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GY03 VBX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,643 mi
Last recorded128,643 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 128,643 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,736 miles

O/S/F tyre outer edge

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 115,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,405 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,889 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 96,925 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 89,692 miles

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

all 4 discs corrodded

full engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 89,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

all 4 discs corrodded

full engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,663 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,078 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 VBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBX, 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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GY03 VBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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