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GY03 FKV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,204 mi
Last recorded122,204 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 122,204 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 114,234 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2014 114,213 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust backbox hanger broken but still secure

Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,183 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 107,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 98,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,656 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,278 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 77,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 53,853 miles

A service due in 800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s door lock button jumps

n/s mirror indicator cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,641 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 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

GY03 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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