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GR03 EDL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,374 mi
Last recorded109,374 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 109,373 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,803 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 103,721 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 91,628 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S wing mirror damaged but functional

Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,139 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,430 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 43,446 miles

N/SIDE REAR TYRE APPROACHING REPLACENENT STAGE

Nearside 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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GR03 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EDL, 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 GR03 EDL registered?

GR03 EDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is GR03 EDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 EDL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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