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GF03 VGM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,180 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 131,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 115,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,036 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 103,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 85,601 miles

Indicator stalk switch worn ON LIMITS

nearside front door mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,549 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,724 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,722 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 43,015 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,414 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 30,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,182 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 VGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGM, 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 VGM registered?

GF03 VGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is GF03 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 VGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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