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GY03 RPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,265 mi
Last recorded86,265 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 RPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 86,265 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 86,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 80,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 80,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative switch not staying in off side position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,628 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 66,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,497 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 51,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 49,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 49,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 46,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 44,145 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,604 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,743 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 33,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,543 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,028 miles

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

large under trays

nearside and offside head/light aims on upper limit/

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,731 miles

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

large under trays

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2007 16,091 miles

large under trays

Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,392 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 RPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

GY03 RPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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