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GM03 HJV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,975 mi
Last recorded128,975 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 128,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 124,441 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,045 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 120,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Aux belt shredding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All FOUR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,939 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 107,870 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 104,089 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 99,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,004 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,002 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 80,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,558 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,900 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,121 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 2 May 2008 38,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 34,905 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,763 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 HJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HJV, 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 HJV registered?

GM03 HJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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