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GP03 VYX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,599 mi
Last recorded143,599 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 143,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 143,596 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,120 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 133,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

fuel smell engine bay

Pass 7 Apr 2012 123,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2012 123,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 107,163 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2011 107,157 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,839 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 77,938 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 66,197 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 49,705 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2006 39,820 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall - no cords exposed

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 VYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

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

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