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GP03 UTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,366 mi
Last recorded200,366 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 200,366 miles

Exhaust centre support bracket loose system secure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight dampness to fuel pipe close to tank

Pass 28 Jun 2016 191,315 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 191,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 181,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 162,564 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 151,396 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,408 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 133,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 111,343 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 97,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 84,737 miles

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2007 61,647 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 61,647 miles

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

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

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 6 Jul 2006 43,068 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)

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 UTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UTX, 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 UTX registered?

GP03 UTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is GP03 UTX safe to buy?

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