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GY03 FBK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,114 mi
Last recorded118,114 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 113,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 113,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 104,672 miles

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,594 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,592 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 83,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 83,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,524 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,819 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,175 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,581 miles

advisery ; both front inner brake disc surfaces corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,949 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 40,581 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 40,581 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,014 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)

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 FBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

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

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