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GU03 VMM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 161,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 148,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle service and handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 132,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 122,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve connection loose (3.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre exhaust bracket corroded away.

advise exhaust bracket from gearbox corroded away.

advise parking brake travel is low.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 115,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise centre exhaust bracket corroded away.

advise exhaust bracket from gearbox corroded away.

advise parking brake travel is low.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,012 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise engine management light on.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,161 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 77,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,898 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 32,515 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 VMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMM, 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 VMM registered?

GU03 VMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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