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GU03 VMA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,857 mi
Last recorded35,857 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 35,857 miles

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,768 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 34,768 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 33,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 33,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 33,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 25 Sep 2013 111,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,110 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,227 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,343 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 31,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front Numberplate is cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,912 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 28,049 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,049 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 25,169 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 18,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,075 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 VMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

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

Is GU03 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VMA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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