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GIB 4443

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

128,058 mi
Last recorded128,058 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIB 4443
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 128,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel TIE ROD END SLIGHT PLAY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,460 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 119,456 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,576 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 115,574 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 109,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 109,626 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,249 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,248 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,367 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,348 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 15 Nov 2017 91,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 86,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,886 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 81,884 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,428 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,426 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,542 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,737 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,228 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,343 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 40,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,255 miles

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

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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GIB 4443 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 GIB 4443, 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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GIB 4443 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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