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GY03 LDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

202,430 mi
Last recorded202,430 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 202,430 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 202,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 197,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 194,009 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 186,597 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 178,904 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 172,991 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 164,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 151,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 143,691 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 143,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 137,283 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 137,278 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,867 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 125,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 108,826 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,195 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 80,194 miles

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

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 LDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LDZ, 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 LDZ registered?

GY03 LDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is GY03 LDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 LDZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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