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GP03 HWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,537 mi
Last recorded134,537 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 HWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 134,537 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 134,534 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 133,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 132,511 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,667 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,695 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 128,695 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,004 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 126,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 122,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 119,580 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,580 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention (3.1.6b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,205 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,808 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,392 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,972 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,362 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,622 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,685 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 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

GP03 HWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GP03 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 HWX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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