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GU03 VDR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,910 mi
Last recorded67,910 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,846 miles

n/s/f indicator bulb colour faded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f indicator bulb colour faded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,315 miles

front registration plate detiriorating

nearside front tyre tread worn outer edge & outer wall perishing & cracking

offside & nearside front lower suspension forward arm bushes detiriorating

offside front outer sill cover & jacking pad damaged

power steering system noisy operation

Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front registration plate detiriorating

nearside front tyre tread worn outer edge & outer wall perishing & cracking

offside & nearside front lower suspension forward arm bushes detiriorating

offside front outer sill cover & jacking pad damaged

power steering system noisy operation

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,854 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2006 22,089 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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GU03 VDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU03 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

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

Is GU03 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VDR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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