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GL03 WNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,937 mi
Last recorded189,937 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 189,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 177,082 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blade rubbers worn

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/15V

Pass 23 May 2013 168,326 miles

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

rear registration plate worn

Pass 10 May 2012 159,967 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 159,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 152,115 miles

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Fail 19 May 2011 152,115 miles

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

front wiper blade rubbers worn

Pass 17 May 2010 142,609 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm and bald on edges 195/65/15V

Pass 29 May 2009 133,758 miles

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

rear number plate worn

Fail 28 May 2009 133,758 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate worn

Pass 12 May 2008 123,769 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 May 2007 113,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 96,708 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 WNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

GL03 WNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GL03 WNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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