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GU04 DDF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1791cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,159 mi
Last recorded74,159 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 DDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,791cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 74,159 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear wing has damage

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

Pass 10 May 2024 71,410 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

smell of fuel

Fail 8 May 2024 71,410 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

smell of fuel

Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 71,376 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 69,460 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 67,480 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 67,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2019 65,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 62,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,896 miles

E.M.L Illuminated

Exhaust system mount bracket broken but adequately supported

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 58,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.L Illuminated

Exhaust system mount bracket broken but adequately supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 55,225 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,759 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,996 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 47,166 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,755 miles

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

slight oil misting on rear diff

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,435 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,150 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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GU04 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,791cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU04 DDF, 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 GU04 DDF registered?

GU04 DDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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