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GU03 VNA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,019 mi
Last recorded147,019 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 147,019 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush/ both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip in windscreen

rear under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,166 miles

Indicator switch faulty When Signalling Right In Straight Ahead Position Indicator Will Only Flash 4 Times Then Stop (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 138,164 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty When Signalling Right In Straight Ahead Position Indicator Will Only Flash 4 Times Then Stop (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 138,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not locking temp cap is fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both centre to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty when signalling right turn in the straight ahead position indicator will flash only four times and stop (4.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear flexible brake pipes are perished/cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,882 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 129,880 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 123,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 116,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 106,275 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in screen

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,464 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 76,686 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,140 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,745 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,959 miles

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

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

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 VNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

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

Is GU03 VNA safe to buy?

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