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GU03 OYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

161,325 mi
Last recorded161,325 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 161,325 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Jan 2024 161,321 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 149,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 149,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,507 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 140,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,429 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 123,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,001 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 115,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,813 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 108,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,622 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,110 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,777 miles

slight brake judder from rear brakes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

slight brake judder from rear brakes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,400 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,424 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 65,399 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2010 65,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 49,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 49,186 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 32,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,646 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,644 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GU03 OYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 GU03 OYP, 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 GU03 OYP registered?

GU03 OYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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