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DJ03 GAO

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 90,472 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 90,472 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2026 76,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 85,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 67,350 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 81,189 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 78,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,239 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,974 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 66,699 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,668 miles

Nearside Front big chunk out of tyre outer sidewall. no chords exposed

Pass 24 Jul 2019 56,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 52,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,450 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2016 32,507 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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DJ03 GAO is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 DJ03 GAO, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJ03 GAO registered?

DJ03 GAO is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is DJ03 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ03 GAO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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