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GM03 SFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,612 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,310 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,354 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 51,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,640 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 39,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,300 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,292 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 22,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 18,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,954 miles

NUMBER PLATES ARE TRANSFER TYPE STUCK OVER ORIGINAL THEY ARE CLEAR AND IELLEGIBLE † [PASS AND ADVISE]

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 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GM03 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

GM03 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is GM03 SFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 SFY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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