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GM03 YUC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,700 mi
Last recorded145,700 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,645 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 137,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

slight play in nearside steering rack end inner joint.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 130,732 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the rear

Fail 17 Oct 2019 130,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

small chip in windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the rear

Pass 26 Sep 2018 123,492 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 123,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, and starting to perish.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,198 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 118,198 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 109,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,374 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 102,315 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 97,517 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 97,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 78,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 71,193 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,656 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 61,656 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,278 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,355 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 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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