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GM03 FSK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,166 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,296 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,825 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,485 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,884 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 99,160 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 May 2013 91,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 91,096 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 85,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 85,933 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 78,548 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

osf tyre bald on edge

Pass 17 May 2011 78,548 miles

osf tyre bald on edge

Pass 22 May 2010 72,531 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 72,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre low on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 65,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2008 57,771 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2008 57,771 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 50,982 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 39,322 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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GM03 FSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GM03 FSK, 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 GM03 FSK registered?

GM03 FSK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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