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GX03 ZZG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,117 mi
Last recorded78,117 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 ZZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 78,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 73,361 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 71,999 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 69,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 67,008 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 65,528 miles

N/s front cross strut bush delaminating

N/s rear tyre close to legal limit

O/s front cross strut bush delaminating

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jun 2017 63,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 19 May 2016 61,741 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,548 miles

front cross strut bushes delaminating

Pass 22 May 2014 56,915 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,611 miles

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

front torque strut bushes starting to split

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front cross strut bushes starting to delaminate

front torque strut bushes starting to split

o/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2012 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,536 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s cross strut bushes deteriated

Pass 20 May 2010 43,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre small splits inner sidewall

Fail 20 May 2010 43,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre small splits inner sidewall

Pass 6 May 2009 39,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,698 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 27,200 miles

front brake pads approx half worn

large plastic under trays fitted

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 18,043 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 ZZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG registered?

GX03 ZZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GX03 ZZG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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