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GY03 OLW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,398 mi
Last recorded104,398 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,398 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 104,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 89,735 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 78,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,134 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,462 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,648 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,648 miles

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

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

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,166 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 59,757 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 30,256 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 28,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,228 miles

under body shields fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,120 miles

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

offside door speaker panel damaged

offside front,nearside front & nearside rear body damaged

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 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel 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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

GY03 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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