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GL03 UKS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 136,689 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 136,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 120,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

indicator switch repaired for test still has a tendecy to cancel replacement required

Fail 4 Mar 2017 120,736 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 108,310 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 99,783 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,717 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,807 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,055 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,516 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2007 29,377 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 22,835 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 UKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GL03 UKS, 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 GL03 UKS registered?

GL03 UKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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