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GR03 EDC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,559 mi
Last recorded62,559 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 62,559 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 62,508 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nails in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2015 61,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 60,207 miles

ADVISED both rear tyres cracks

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,785 miles

ADVISED front tyres cracks on side walls

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 55,318 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 55,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,831 miles

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

front lower front arm bushes

parking brake ratchet harsh

slight ridge front brake discs and slight runout

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,453 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 50,593 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,543 miles

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

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 EDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GR03 EDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR03 EDC registered?

GR03 EDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is GR03 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 EDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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