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GX03 BBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,580 mi
Last recorded192,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 192,580 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

under trays

Pass 10 Sep 2015 183,983 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 183,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 151,350 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 81,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,125 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 99,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 84,685 miles

complete nearside door mirror damaged

nearside repeater lamp in very poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 24 Nov 2009 84,685 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

complete nearside door mirror damaged

nearside repeater lamp in very poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,784 miles

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

boot area loaded

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Feb 2009 71,783 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot area loaded

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,476 miles

nearside mirror unit and glass broken/missing.

offside rear lamp unit broken

Fail 3 Nov 2008 67,476 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside mirror unit and glass broken/missing.

offside rear lamp unit broken

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,175 miles

both front tyres worn down to legal limit †225/45zr17

offside rear light lens broken but still meets mot criteria

Fail 3 Jul 2007 51,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn down to legal limit †225/45zr17

offside rear light lens broken but still meets mot criteria

Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,858 miles

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

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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GX03 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX03 BBU, 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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GX03 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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