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GV03 HVY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,221 mi
Last recorded102,221 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 102,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,366 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bonnet slightly damaged.

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,374 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,457 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 79,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 74,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,708 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,708 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,323 miles

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

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 17 Apr 2012 65,872 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,872 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 62,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 59,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 33,578 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 HVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

GV03 HVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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