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GL03 UTM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported nearside and offside rear brake pipes and hose's. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front. (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake calipers are not the some.

Pass 30 Jan 2023

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear brake hoses some perishing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre tyre on about 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 111,523 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hoses are starting to perish

the centre section of exhaust is very corroded and the front mounting bracket is broken

the rear exhaust is not very well supported and the joint has a slight leak

Fail 2 Feb 2021 111,523 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake hoses are starting to perish

the centre section of exhaust is very corroded and the front mounting bracket is broken

the rear exhaust is not very well supported and the joint has a slight leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 109,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ad front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2020 109,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ad front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 104,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 103,129 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2015 99,974 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,622 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F head light glass is starting to deteriorate

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 88,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 80,361 miles

Nearside front tyre kerb damaged

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Fail 23 May 2012 80,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Srs warning lamp on.

Engine management warning lamp on.

Nearside front tyre kerb damaged

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Pass 19 May 2011 72,501 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has kerb damage.

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

Fail 19 May 2011 72,501 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has kerb damage.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,453 miles

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,061 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)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s side repeater has two digits not working

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s side repeater has two digits not working

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,769 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,130 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)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,813 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 27,813 miles

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

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 UTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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