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GV03 ZTS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,928 mi
Last recorded169,928 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 169,928 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Plastic jacking block missing.

Fail 20 May 2019 169,928 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Nearside Front Plastic jacking block missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 158,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 158,385 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 148,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 142,144 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play within steering rack

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

Pass 28 May 2015 136,395 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 108,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2013 104,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sat nav mount on windscreen (zone b)

Pass 18 May 2011 91,043 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 91,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 82,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre tread braking up

Pass 1 May 2009 71,205 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 64,569 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 64,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 56,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,428 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 ZTS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

GV03 ZTS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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