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GV03 YRU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,835 mi
Last recorded141,835 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 YRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 141,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 141,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,833 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 May 2018 108,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint NSF Lower rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 98,078 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,078 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,909 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,135 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,953 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 11,268 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 49,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,795 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 26,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,658 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres close to limit

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

GV03 YRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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