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GY03 OLE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 118,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Note: Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,860 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 105,295 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 105,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,720 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust insecure and blowing

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre damaged inner sidewall

o/s rear seat belt clasp stiff to opporate

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,830 miles

engine running eratic

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine running eratic

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,570 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 39,969 miles

o/s track rod end worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 79,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2007 70,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 54,655 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 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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