CarVerify

Free Car Check

GP03 LHE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,157 mi
Last recorded79,157 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 79,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,616 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 70,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,656 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer, foremost pipe into silencer cracked/split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front nearside & offside inner brake pads appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 66,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 66,338 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 59,792 miles

drivers mirror held on with tape

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,418 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 49,016 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,865 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,744 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,092 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,596 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf cross strut bushes starting to deteriate

Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf and osf cross strut bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Mar 2010 29,694 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,585 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GP03 LHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHE, 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

How do I check the history of GP03 LHE?

You can check the full history of GP03 LHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GP03 LHE registered?

GP03 LHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is GP03 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 LHE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GP03 LHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GP03 LHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.