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GP03 NHX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,728 mi
Last recorded145,728 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 145,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 137,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 129,031 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 129,031 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,001 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 117,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 105,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 105,647 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,915 miles

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

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

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

Under-Trays in place ?

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,277 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,405 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,792 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 79,122 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,044 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,419 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,600 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,925 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 NHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NHX, 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 NHX registered?

GP03 NHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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