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GU03 VNG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,222 mi
Last recorded177,222 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 177,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 174,158 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 169,231 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 162,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,017 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,418 miles

Oil leak

possible o/s rear spring broken ( unable to see)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 147,406 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

knocking from front

possible o/s rear spring broken ( unable to see)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 140,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 132,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 124,827 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 111,494 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2007 91,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted throughout making full inspection impossible

Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,881 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 75,881 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,050 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 VNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU03 VNG registered?

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

Is GU03 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VNG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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