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GA51 NJA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA51 NJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 105,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,740 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 76,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,975 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 69,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake pipes corroded adjacent brake-- hoses

Pass 23 Sep 2021 60,967 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 60,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt /play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,374 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,583 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 55,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 50,922 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 50,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 48,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,467 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 42,593 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 42,588 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,437 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,087 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,484 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,237 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 36,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,234 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,197 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,923 miles

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

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

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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GA51 NJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 GA51 NJA, 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 GA51 NJA registered?

GA51 NJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is GA51 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA51 NJA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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