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GF03 VGD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

190,876 mi
Last recorded190,876 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 190,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 181,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 181,720 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 171,678 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 171,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 163,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 163,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 160,498 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 160,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2nd to last bracket broken & center section cracked an unsupported. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 153,207 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,206 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 145,823 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 145,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 140,546 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 127,191 miles

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 127,191 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 DETERIORATED INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE DETERIORATED

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 116,824 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,735 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,034 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 94,516 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,751 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,730 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GF03 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF03 VGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF03 VGD registered?

GF03 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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