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GF03 YXM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,427 mi
Last recorded108,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled

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

stone chip swept area

under trays fit

vehicle has flat battery

Fail 21 Jun 2018 108,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to all 4 flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

stone chip swept area

under trays fit

vehicle has flat battery

Pass 2 Jun 2017 100,192 miles

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated and slight blow

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

stone chip at edge of swept area

under trays fit

Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated and slight blow

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/scrubbed on edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fit

Nearside Rear deep splits in inner wall not to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2016 91,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 91,863 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 80,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,142 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 13 May 2013 60,177 miles

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

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

front wipers slighlty worn

glow plug lamp illuminated

Fail 13 May 2013 60,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front wipers slighlty worn

glow plug lamp illuminated

Pass 11 May 2012 56,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2011 51,880 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 May 2010 11,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 43,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,765 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,286 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 YXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YXM, 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 YXM registered?

GF03 YXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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