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GW03 FOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,361 mi
Last recorded94,361 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,361 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,592 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 86,575 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,207 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,307 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,082 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,851 miles

front discs lipped

front tyres getting low on edges

rear tyres close to limit

stone chip windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,170 miles

windscreen chipped in os swept area

Fail 3 Jul 2007 31,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

windscreen chipped in os swept area

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,739 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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GW03 FOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GW03 FOJ, 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 GW03 FOJ registered?

GW03 FOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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