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GP03 AVU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,398 mi
Last recorded99,398 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,398 miles

front outer shoulder tyre wearing close to legal limit, offside

Fail 5 Jan 2018 99,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

front outer shoulder tyre wearing close to legal limit, offside

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,268 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 95,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,807 miles

rear nearside tyre showing signs of age deterioration & in nail.

rear offside tyre showing signs of age deterioration.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,348 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,708 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2010 65,430 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre

wear to front brake discs ( lipped )

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,589 miles

centre rear exhaust mounting peg badly corroded

low depth to both rear tyres

windscreen chipped - gearbox leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 60,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre rear exhaust mounting peg badly corroded

low depth to both rear tyres

windscreen chipped - gearbox leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,686 miles

gearbox fluid leak

rear number plate not displaying makers name

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,352 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,096 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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GP03 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP03 AVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP03 AVU registered?

GP03 AVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is GP03 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 AVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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