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GV03 UBE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes minor corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes minor corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

hand brake warning light switch sticky

parking brake pedal strange action?

rear brakes slight bind

some wear suspension esp rubber bushes etc

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 93,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 93,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust fittings corroding

indicator switch fragile action

minor damage to roadwheels

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,308 miles

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

management lamp on -possibly weak mixture?

minor damage to roadwheels

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,346 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

signs of minor damage to roadwheels

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,128 miles

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

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

exhaust fittings corroding

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

signs of minor damage to roadwheels

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,551 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust fittings corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust fittings corroding

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,322 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust fittings corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2011 64,989 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,989 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn .,slight sidewall damage and signs of perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 50,132 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,172 miles

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

brake pads rather worn tyre sidewalls some damage-nearside front marginal

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,613 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,023 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 UBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

GV03 UBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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