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GV03 ZTP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,159 mi
Last recorded117,159 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ZTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 117,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 113,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre driven with low pressure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2014 113,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front tyre driven with low pressure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,813 miles

advise front brake disc's

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 87,864 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 87,861 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,882 miles

N/S REAR TYRE JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

O/S REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 8 Jun 2007 71,969 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 55,973 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 ZTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTP, 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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GV03 ZTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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