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GR03 EWX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 EWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rusty under carriage

Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,376 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothsides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 77,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 77,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 74,277 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 74,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 May 2018 71,453 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2017 68,354 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 6 May 2017 68,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 65,035 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 65,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 7 May 2015 62,260 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 62,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,660 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 39,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,382 miles

All brake discs slightly corroided

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2011 15,382 miles

All brake discs slightly corroided

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 14,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,323 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 EWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

GR03 EWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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