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GU03 VMC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,068 mi
Last recorded62,068 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense in mirror assembly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance in mirror assembly (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,649 miles

both front suspension rear arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 55,161 miles

nearside + offside front tyre's perished + worn on outer edge's

Fail 1 Apr 2014 55,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside + offside front tyre's perished + worn on outer edge's

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,928 miles

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,552 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 46,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,212 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,736 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,774 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,784 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 VMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

GU03 VMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 VMC 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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