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GD03 JUK

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,965 mi
Last recorded94,965 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 JUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 94,965 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Mar 2018 94,938 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,983 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 82,005 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 80,308 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2014 78,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 78,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 76,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 74,193 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

Both rear tyres cracking on edges and low on tread

Fail 24 May 2012 74,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn on edges and low on tread

Both rear tyres cracking on edges and low on tread

Pass 26 May 2011 71,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,089 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,074 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 68,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 66,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,086 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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GD03 JUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GD03 JUK, 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 GD03 JUK registered?

GD03 JUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is GD03 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 JUK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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