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GP03 MUC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

216,412 mi
Last recorded216,412 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 216,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 216,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 213,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 213,734 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 209,740 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 203,535 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly low on tread

Fail 16 Nov 2016 203,534 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear tyres wearing slightly low on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2015 200,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 200,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 187,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise slight oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 187,256 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise slight oil leak

parking brake would benifit from adjustment

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 159,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Fail 22 Nov 2013 159,664 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have slight inner edge wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 120,575 miles

unable to check steering brakes pivits and pipes fully as covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2011 120,575 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to check steering brakes pivits and pipes fully as covers fitted

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,037 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension & steering system owing to covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2010 103,037 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

unable to fully check brakes,fuel,suspension & steering system owing to covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 89,081 miles

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED,

Fail 31 Oct 2008 80,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 696,577 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 696,565 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,304 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 MUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

GP03 MUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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