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GX03 TKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

226,995 mi
Last recorded226,995 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 226,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

Pass 22 Aug 2020 204,329 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 179,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 155,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 135,700 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,267 miles

Engine cover & Under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,666 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,741 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,172 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 48,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,633 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,336 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,238 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,001 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 TKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

GX03 TKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GX03 TKZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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