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GU03 VFX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,404 mi
Last recorded148,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 148,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 132,259 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,888 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 124,888 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 117,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 109,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,953 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,471 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,319 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,266 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,115 miles

both rear tyre treads close to depth warning markers

poor wiper clearing action

Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,115 miles

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

both rear tyre treads close to depth warning markers

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

front reg plate perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,488 miles

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

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 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

GU03 VFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is GU03 VFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VFX shows 18 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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