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GF03 YSW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2019

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 157,138 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 157,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 134,764 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,731 miles

front brake imbalance 19%

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,701 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 117,131 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jun 2010 113,238 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 19 Jun 2009 108,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 104,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,662 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror indicator unit cracked but works ok

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 YSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

GF03 YSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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