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GL03 UKN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 144,156 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 135,520 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)

Fail 30 May 2017 135,520 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 24 May 2016 128,112 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 128,105 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 107,640 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 107,640 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 93,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 93,016 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 87,583 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread shoulder

Fail 17 May 2013 87,449 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread shoulder

Pass 17 May 2012 81,510 miles

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

has an air leak down the nearside of engine bay

Pass 17 May 2011 74,751 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 68,823 miles

play in n/s outer track rod end

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2009 63,547 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 55,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 May 2007 44,969 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,074 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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GL03 UKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 GL03 UKN, 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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GL03 UKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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