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GY03 VBU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,287 mi
Last recorded91,287 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 91,063 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,525 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,029 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,687 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 69,297 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,743 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 62,824 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 57,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,261 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 VBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY03 VBU registered?

GY03 VBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is GY03 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 VBU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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