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GY03 FKS

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,643 mi
Last recorded100,643 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 95,343 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,506 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 90,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,364 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

Noise from engine

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,329 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

Noise from engine

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

Parking brake pedal sticking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 70,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly & perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2010 70,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly & perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,490 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 47,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,676 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,696 miles

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

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 FKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 FKS, 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 FKS registered?

GY03 FKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 FKS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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