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GY03 RRV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 RRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 123,458 miles

drivers seat belt worn

slight play to rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,458 miles

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

drivers seat belt worn

locking wheel nut fitted to osf wheel

slight play to rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 113,105 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 98,313 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged and wearing thin on outter edge

Fail 24 May 2010 98,312 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre side wall slightly damaged and wearing thin on outter edge

travel on parking brake lever

vacume pipe under bonnet split n/s

Pass 21 May 2009 80,831 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f antiroll bar bush braket bolts appear to have rust residue around,sighns of slight movement in bolts.

Fail 18 May 2009 80,829 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f antiroll bar bush braket bolts appear to have rust residue around,sighns of slight movement in bolts.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 63,868 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2007 49,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 39,797 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)

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 RRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

GY03 RRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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