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GL03 ZVT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 ZVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2024 101,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 97,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounted large bush split and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked tread inner and outer edges 205 55 16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 94,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,123 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,227 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 84,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 82,128 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 82,123 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (Inner tie rod) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 80,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall-marked with chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,893 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 63,404 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2010 56,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 49,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 43,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 36,066 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 36,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 28,687 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,687 miles

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

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

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 ZVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

GL03 ZVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GL03 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 ZVT shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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