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GM03 YWE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 147,761 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 135,213 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 135,199 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,025 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 181,041 miles

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O/s rear tyre has feathered on inner-band

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,047 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,232 miles

advise ( bulb n/w notice illuminated but extinguished itself during test )

Fail 3 Jan 2012 110,228 miles

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

advise ( bulb n/w notice illuminated but extinguished itself during test )

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,791 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 107,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,871 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,398 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 24 May 2006 55,115 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 YWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE registered?

GM03 YWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is GM03 YWE safe to buy?

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