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GY03 BWE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,148 mi
Last recorded129,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 129,148 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 129,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 123,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 116,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 107,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm left on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm left on the limit (4.1.E.1)

the gearbox sump gasket is badly leaking.

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm left on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm left on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

the gearbox sump gasket is badly leaking.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 101,580 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,051 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Wiper blade smearing but enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre Size 205/55 VR16

Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,051 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S Wiper blade smearing but enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

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

Tyre Size 205/55 VR16

Pass 29 Jan 2013 89,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

SRS Light on dash

Fail 29 Jan 2013 89,425 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

SRS Light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2012 84,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,437 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 53,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,277 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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GY03 BWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GY03 BWE, 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 GY03 BWE registered?

GY03 BWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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