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GY03 EBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,598 mi
Last recorded55,598 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 EBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 55,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 43,055 miles

Offside front lower front suspension arm hydraulic bush damp

Offside rear roadspring end broken

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,409 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,312 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,485 miles

advise nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,484 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,172 miles

advise offslde rear tyre 3mm

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

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 EBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY03 EBZ registered?

GY03 EBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is GY03 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 EBZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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