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GY03 RRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,579 mi
Last recorded71,579 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,579 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 71,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,762 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 70,762 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,043 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,009 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 67,009 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 64,597 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 64,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,166 miles

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S AND N/S REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,157 miles

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

ENGINE COVER AND BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S AND N/S REQUIRE CLEANING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 61,983 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 61,972 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,518 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 7 Feb 2019 60,518 miles

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,785 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 55,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,321 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,579 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,321 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,169 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,780 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 32,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

nearside tyre sidewall has slight cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,723 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,720 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

All brake discs rusty

Seaatbelts n/s front mouldy

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,769 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 RRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RRX, 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 RRX registered?

GY03 RRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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