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GP03 HWH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,382 mi
Last recorded133,382 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,382 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 133,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,984 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 126,716 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2018 126,716 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 125,151 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 121,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,369 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 117,903 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 110,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,347 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 100,347 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,523 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 89,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,519 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,854 miles

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

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 45,885 miles

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

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

rear numberplate lamiate parting

Pass 31 May 2006 31,316 miles

front brake pads very low

front discs corroded and worn

movement in near side front upper ball joint

movement in steering system

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

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 HWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

GP03 HWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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