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GM03 YDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,553 mi
Last recorded201,553 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 201,553 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged, needs attention

Pass 10 May 2017 195,369 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 195,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 188,135 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 188,135 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 177,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 168,916 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 164,062 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 164,054 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 156,865 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 156,865 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 149,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 149,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 138,607 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 126,652 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 98,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm tread depth (minimum requirement 1.6mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre at 2mm tread depth (minimum requirement 1.6mm

Pass 1 Aug 2006 61,844 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on outer edge

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 YDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

GM03 YDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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