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A3 GWJ

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,493 mi
Last recorded57,493 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,493 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,168 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,110 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 53,560 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,177 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,808 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,912 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 51,011 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,362 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 47,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012
Fail 8 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,992 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,920 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,610 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,757 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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A3 GWJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 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 A3 GWJ, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 GWJ registered?

A3 GWJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2000.

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The MOT history for A3 GWJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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