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GY03 LCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,257 mi
Last recorded127,257 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 127,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 127,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 117,084 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,183 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 109,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 105,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,706 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 116,710 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,620 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 100,599 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 98,870 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,664 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 89,900 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 73,029 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,839 miles

outer sills covered by plastic trim [tester advise only]

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,682 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,501 miles

rear pads on limit 1.6mill reqamend changeing rear pads asap

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 LCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

GY03 LCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GY03 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 LCZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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