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GR03 HNW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 66,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 66,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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 lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,109 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,601 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 60,601 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury OS REAR LAMP BROKEN (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 56,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,615 miles

all suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 1 Oct 2019 49,615 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,660 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Engine management lamp indicating fault

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,149 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,646 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,882 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,634 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,940 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 10,883 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 8,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HNW, 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 HNW registered?

GR03 HNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2003.

Is GR03 HNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 HNW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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