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GY03 LFA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,543 mi
Last recorded129,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 LFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 129,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing brake pipe (especially corroded behind covers so unable to fully inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear inner sill looks corroded (behind covers)

nearside rear service brake has slight fluctuation

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside windscreen washer jet weak

power steering pump area has light misting of oil

rear exhaust corroded

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres bald on inner & outer edges

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,389 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front tyres bald on inner & outer edges

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,766 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,013 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,011 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower, front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 96,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,422 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm (front arm) inner mounting bush deteriorating.

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,422 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front lower suspension arm (front arm) inner mounting bush deteriorating.

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,753 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,660 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,196 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 40,264 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,259 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 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LFA, 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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GY03 LFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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