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GU03 VLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,045 mi
Last recorded100,045 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,045 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 100,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,063 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,206 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine missfire

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,930 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,506 miles

n/s front inner wheel arch trim missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,741 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,354 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 VLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is GU03 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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