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GK03 ZJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,678 mi
Last recorded125,678 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 ZJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 125,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (forward of lower arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub some play detected

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush signs of movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

rear bumper some damage

signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2019 117,098 miles

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2019 117,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,047 miles

front tyres worn on edges and minor perishing

minor wear steering and suspension

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,640 miles

management lamp on

signs of corrosion to steel brake pipes

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight deterioration suspension etc,rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2016 86,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight deterioration suspension etc,rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Feb 2014 66,820 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,800 miles

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 33,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear tyres show signs of perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,053 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 30,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 27,491 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,566 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,529 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 ZJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK03 ZJZ, 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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GK03 ZJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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