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GN03 WCT

2003 Mercedes-benz 240

Red Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,629 mi
Last recorded175,629 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 24070,241 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model240
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 175,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 174,265 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 174,265 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 172,704 miles

hazard switch

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,378 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 163,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,833 miles

flexis perishing

o/s side repeater lens broken

Fail 14 Mar 2014 151,170 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Various brake pipes corroded

n/s front indicator not working but replaced by fog light

Pass 14 Mar 2014 151,170 miles

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

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

Various brake pipes corroded

n/s front indicator not working but replaced by fog light

Pass 26 Mar 2013 142,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 134,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 121,862 miles

n/s front pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,331 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 110,331 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear tyres near limit slight play in o/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,713 miles

o/s/f indicator working on temp system and covered with orange.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 56,940 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)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 240?

Based on 3,907 MOT tests across 579 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
2,300
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 405
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 124
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
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GN03 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 240 in Red with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 70,241 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 240 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 405 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN03 WCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GN03 WCT registered?

GN03 WCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 240, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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