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GM03 YBD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,822 mi
Last recorded137,822 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 137,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 137,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 124,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 115,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 106,075 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 94,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 77,841 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 77,797 miles

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

underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,786 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 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

GM03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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The MOT history for GM03 YBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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