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GY03 VAA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,082 mi
Last recorded132,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2020 132,082 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2019 128,930 miles

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

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 121,899 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 115,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 110,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2012 106,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 102,234 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

both rear brake disc are rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2010 99,297 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres are getting old

Pass 28 May 2009 97,116 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 94,122 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to crack around edges

O/S/R tyre showing signs of cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 87,863 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 VAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

GY03 VAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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