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GY03 RNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,112 mi
Last recorded229,112 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 RNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 229,112 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 224,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 224,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 218,986 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine occasionally misfires, engine light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of comonents

Fail 20 Mar 2018 218,986 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

engine occasionally misfires, engine light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of comonents

Pass 16 Mar 2017 213,431 miles

Bonnet saftery catch becoming stiff

Brake pads becoming low

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2017 213,431 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Bonnet saftery catch becoming stiff

Brake pads becoming low

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2016 206,001 miles

chips in screen

front arm bushes splitting nearside front rear offside front rear and offside front front

slight play offside front bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 206,001 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

front arm bushes splitting nearside front rear offside front rear and offside front front

slight play offside front bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 197,075 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

front lower arms (back) bushes splitting

hiss noise from engine

Pass 28 Mar 2014 185,988 miles

Dash displays "bulb Fault" but lights are OK

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in all four wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2013 178,420 miles

Engine management light displayed on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate lamps appear dim

Fail 22 Mar 2013 178,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light displayed on dash

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear number plate lamps appear dim

Pass 23 Mar 2012 168,121 miles

EML on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 168,121 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 158,493 miles

front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2011 158,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 147,296 miles

chips in screen

Fail 20 Mar 2009 131,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate discolouring

slight play in front hub bearings

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2009 131,510 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)

front lower arm bushes perishing

front number plate discolouring

slight play in front hub bearings

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2008 121,459 miles

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

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2008 121,459 miles

various suspension bushes are perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,116 miles

see advisory list

Fail 26 Mar 2007 85,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wipers are smeary

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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