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GM03 HZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,192 mi
Last recorded80,192 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 78,079 miles

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

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)

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2014 78,079 miles

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/front and n/s/front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,719 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 73,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,159 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 70,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 65,158 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 65,144 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,565 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 35,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 HZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GM03 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

GM03 HZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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