MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner rack end slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front inner rack end slight play
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
h/brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust starting to deteriorate
underside of vehicle covered
front brake pads very thin
slight play in o/s/f link pin
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads very thin
slight play in o/s/f link pin
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
full length under body covers fitted restricted view of various components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
full length under boddy shields fitted restricted view of some components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAKING AT N/S REAR DRIVESHAFT INNER SEAL AT DIFF.
SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND ADVISE ADJUSTMENT TO BE MADE.
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT WONT GO OUT AND ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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GW02 SEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 GW02 SEA, 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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GW02 SEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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