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GL03 YHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

212,744 mi
Last recorded212,744 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 212,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 212,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 199,720 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General chassis and under body corrosion

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 199,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 199,263 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 194,068 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 174,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 174,315 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 152,616 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,447 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 135,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 116,178 miles

unable to check spare,boot loaded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 98,516 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 66,468 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,520 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,914 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,264 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 YHZ 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 78.9%.

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

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