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GIL 5865

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,644 mi
Last recorded163,644 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 5865
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 163,644 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,696 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 147,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 128,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,407 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake pipe corrodeing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 120,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,936 miles

Oil leak

rear brake noise when vehicle was on rolling brake tester

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 83,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,681 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 74,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,351 miles

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)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,983 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,164 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,263 miles

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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GIL 5865 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GIL 5865, 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 GIL 5865 registered?

GIL 5865 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is GIL 5865 safe to buy?

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