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GY03 EBN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,809 mi
Last recorded157,809 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 EBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 157,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low around edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 157,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn seal split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low around edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 150,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears corroded under side skirts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 137,132 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 137,113 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 130,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 130,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,013 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens has damage (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 124,006 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens has damage (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,939 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 119,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,856 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 106,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 100,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,723 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,785 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 54,344 miles

nearside door mirror indicator, has a hole in lens.

nearside rear tyre, tread worn low around outer shoulder.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,077 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,409 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 21,019 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 EBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EBN, 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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GY03 EBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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