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GK03 SCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 SCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 126,557 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment top nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,938 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,908 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,241 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 115,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 109,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,362 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,379 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,844 miles

n/s/r tyre started to perish

o/s/f tyre started to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2013 82,162 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,208 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 75,110 miles

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

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

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

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,629 miles

air filter housing excessive movement

Pass 22 Feb 2010 64,624 miles

n/s/f brake hose marked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,068 miles

rear tyres both on legal limits

Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres both on legal limits

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,731 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 53,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 39,907 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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GK03 SCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK03 SCZ, 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 GK03 SCZ registered?

GK03 SCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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