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GU03 VNE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,064 mi
Last recorded176,064 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 176,064 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 160,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 146,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 120,274 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 102,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Long travel in parking brake lever

N/S/F tyre low on outer edge, centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

N/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge and slightly perished

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

O/S/R tyre 0mm on inner edge and slightly perished (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,436 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,778 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,778 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,553 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 34,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut to right front tyre side wall

left front tyre worn inner edge

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating

Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,152 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut to right front tyre side wall

left front tyre worn inner edge

left rear tyre cracking/deteriating

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,397 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 32,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 27,944 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,524 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 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

GU03 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is GU03 VNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VNE 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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