MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine managemnet light on
rear brake pipes covered in grease
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nsf wheel bearing slight play
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nsf wheel bearing slight play
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
front brake discs slightly worn
front tyre treads 4mm
nearside front lower suspenaion arm ball joint boot split exposing joint!
nearside steel wheel fitted
rear brake application slightly uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
front tyre treads 4mm
nearside front lower suspenaion arm ball joint boot split exposing joint!
rear brake application slightly uneven
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres have small splits on inner side walls
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
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GW03 GKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GKW, 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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GW03 GKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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