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GU03 OYW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,303 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,298 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Washer level low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 124,269 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 124,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective and bulb? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective and bulb? (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant low

Pass 31 May 2018 122,402 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 117,354 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 117,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 112,044 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,306 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 100,219 miles

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

exhaust braket broken

Fail 9 Nov 2013 100,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,136 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,235 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,612 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,669 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,041 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,106 miles

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

undertray

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,547 miles

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

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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 OYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

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

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