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GY03 GRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 107,238 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,094 miles

All tyres wearing close to wear markers

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

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,662 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 94,662 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,497 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,471 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,452 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,071 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,061 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 48,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads look low

offside front tyre starting to on outer edge

sticker on nearside windscreen

under trays

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,630 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 35,500 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers door cheek strap insecure

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 GRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

GY03 GRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is GY03 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 GRX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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