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FR03 GNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,172 mi
Last recorded188,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR03 GNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 188,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drop link play

Nearside Rear suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2018 181,138 miles

Nearside Front slight crack on windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2018 181,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight crack on windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2017 173,443 miles

Offside Front side mirror deteriorated

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

windscreen has crack outside viewing area

Pass 28 Jun 2016 164,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 164,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015
Fail 18 Jun 2015

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 93,289 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 83,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,227 miles

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

Offside front tyre has cracks in the side wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,119 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has cracks in the side wall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,464 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 59,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,093 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,795 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,970 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,820 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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FR03 GNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FR03 GNJ, 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 FR03 GNJ registered?

FR03 GNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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