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GF03 YMY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,641 mi
Last recorded96,641 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 96,641 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,472 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,275 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 83,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 78,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,064 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres have started to perish

o/s/r tyre has started to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,267 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 YMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 YMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF03 YMY registered?

GF03 YMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is GF03 YMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 YMY 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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