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GY03 RNU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,668 mi
Last recorded142,668 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 RNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 142,668 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 141,445 miles

Rear Corrosion to suspension arms and subframe

Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,242 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 132,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,958 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 114,045 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,340 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,505 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 94,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 84,749 miles

Front brake disc's are showing sign's of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

The indicator switch does not always lock when operating the left indicators

There is a small crack/chip in the o/s/r side lamp len's

Fail 27 Aug 2010 84,749 miles

Front brake disc's are showing sign's of corrosion

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The indicator switch does not always lock when operating the left indicators

There is a small crack/chip in the o/s/r side lamp len's

Fail 9 Aug 2010 84,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 69,996 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 69,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 53,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,347 miles

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

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 RNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

GY03 RNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 RNU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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