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GU03 VSL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,864 mi
Last recorded86,864 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 86,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre going bald on outside edge

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,752 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,040 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,448 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,933 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 51,933 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 47,570 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,708 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

only one of four side repeater lights working.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,787 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 VSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

GU03 VSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is GU03 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VSL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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