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GP03 DXS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

403,852 mi
Last recorded403,852 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 403,852 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 403,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 402,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 384,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 230,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2012 230,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 212,978 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 212,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 194,848 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS wiring incorrectly routed

Offside front and nearside front tyres unevenly wear

Fail 8 Jul 2010 194,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front ABS wiring incorrectly routed

Offside front and nearside front tyres unevenly wear

Pass 25 Jun 2009 177,708 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 177,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 151,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,781 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,756 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 DXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS registered?

GP03 DXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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