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GY03 ECD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,919 mi
Last recorded61,919 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 61,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,565 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,582 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,900 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,873 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 50,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,226 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 49,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 46,369 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,393 miles

nsf tyre wall damadged.rear pads 3/4 wornnsf fog lamp damaged,

Pass 2 May 2007 36,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,427 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ECD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol 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 GY03 ECD, 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 ECD registered?

GY03 ECD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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