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GV03 HVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,424 mi
Last recorded143,424 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 HVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,424 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2021 135,767 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is at 2mm

Fail 3 Jun 2021 135,766 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre is at 2mm

Pass 3 Jun 2020 131,150 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2020 131,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2019 124,933 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2019 124,931 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre is cracking in tread and close to its limit

rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,561 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 108,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 104,395 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 104,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,509 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 95,613 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,960 miles

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

both front lower ,front swivel rubbers slightly damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 17 May 2012 84,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,323 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 50,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 30,609 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 HVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

GV03 HVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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