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GV03 BLX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 BLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 53,269 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 45,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 44,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Taillight damaged

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators effecting rear brake lights (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 42,444 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 42,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 41,449 miles

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

Rear Rear stop lamp slightly defective.

Pass 25 May 2022 39,913 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 39,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 38,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 36,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 35,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,903 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 33,903 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 30,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,944 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,466 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,942 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,002 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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GV03 BLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GV03 BLX, 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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GV03 BLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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