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GP03 CZR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,378 mi
Last recorded152,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 CZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 152,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 152,269 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2017 152,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,261 miles

Both rear wheel arches surface rust

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Underbody surface rust

Fail 12 Feb 2016 152,261 miles

Both rear wheel arches surface rust

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Underbody surface rust

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 144,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 144,930 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 135,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 135,869 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 127,245 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 127,245 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,622 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 113,480 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 113,480 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,331 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,092 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 CZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GP03 CZR, 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 GP03 CZR registered?

GP03 CZR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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