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GR03 EBM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,549 mi
Last recorded124,549 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 124,549 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 both sides no beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +play in joints. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade not making full contact with window. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Yellow chalk repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 123,305 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 123,305 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,302 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 121,162 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,198 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,640 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 108,546 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 103,126 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 73,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,228 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 65,228 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,677 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,025 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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GR03 EBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GR03 EBM, 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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GR03 EBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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