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GM03 YKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,980 mi
Last recorded154,980 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 154,980 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 154,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear subframe corroded.

Glow plug light illuminated on dash.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 152,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output is tarnished/faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front anti-roll bar lower link bolt is rubbing slightly on inner flitch

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,550 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 149,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,797 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,120 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 133,109 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested due to blowing past injector(s) (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking blowing past front injector area (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty only 3 flashes on offside (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

interior mirror deteriorated

auxiliary belt deteriorated and shredding

Pass 16 Aug 2016 116,180 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 116,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,719 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,719 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,192 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,185 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 42,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,905 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,403 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,625 miles

Both nearside & offside rear tyres at minimum tread depth requirement on inner edges ( 1.6mm )

Fail 29 Jan 2009 32,625 miles

Both nearside & offside rear tyres at minimum tread depth requirement on inner edges ( 1.6mm )

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 26,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,068 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,599 miles

N/S/R ADULT SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED [CHILD SEAT FITTED]

Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,643 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 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YKJ, 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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GM03 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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