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GM03 YMS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 116,331 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 116,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,654 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 107,654 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,776 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 99,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,523 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,425 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 69,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,583 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 54,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,485 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 14,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,775 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,775 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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 YMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

GM03 YMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is GM03 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 YMS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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