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GV03 MYF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,250 mi
Last recorded129,250 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 MYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,250 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 112,316 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 112,316 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 98,459 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 89,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,489 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2012 79,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2010 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,718 miles

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

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 11 Aug 2009 61,768 miles

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

osf wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,226 miles

near side front tyre cuts close to limit

o s rear tyre cracking to o/wall

two nails o/s front tyre [dangerous condition]

Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,084 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn close to limit also cracking to tread change asap unable to view pads fully n/s/hand brake poor performance check asap

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,029 miles

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)

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 MYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

GV03 MYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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