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GV03 HSG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 108,231 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 26 May 2021 102,172 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger has broken free of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm, inner bush, debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,680 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 92,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre,cuts to outer wall

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 ,both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 89,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer wall of tyre ,cuts in places

Rear suspension corrosion

coil spring corroded both rears ,heavy corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door stay breaking up in places

Pass 31 May 2016 87,144 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade,slight smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front low tread on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 79,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall but not to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 68,742 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic pawl on parking brake pedal broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 60,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 60,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,267 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,267 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,162 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 HSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HSG, 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 GV03 HSG registered?

GV03 HSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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