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GX03 FML

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,828 mi
Last recorded130,828 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 130,827 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,291 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 128,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 120,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 108,968 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 108,938 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,614 miles

both front tyres wearing at outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,122 miles

Foot operated parking brake lever anti slip device is missing

Gear box has a slight oil leak

N/S/R tyre is bald on the extreme outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Screen wash fluid low warning is on

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2015 86,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Foot operated parking brake lever anti slip device is missing

Gear box has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre is bald on the extreme outer edge

Screen wash fluid low warning is on

under trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Pass 13 May 2014 71,991 miles

1 Ball joint on the Nearside front suspension lower arm has a slightly split rubber cover.

Pass 17 May 2013 59,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 47,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is warn thin on the outer edge

Fail 17 May 2012 47,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is warn thin on the outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 36,430 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 22,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 22,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,593 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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GX03 FML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FML, 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 GX03 FML registered?

GX03 FML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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