MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,257 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet gas struts deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has cut in rim protector
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has cut in rim protector
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
o/s/f mirror glass discoloured
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f mirror glass discoloured
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coolant level warning light on
rear brake pad warning light on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GL03 ZVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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