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GF53 RJU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,951 mi
Last recorded202,951 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 202,951 miles

nearside rear lower hub bush in poor condition( no play or movement)

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

under sheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2015 120,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear brake pipes at rear by tank x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Indicator switch faulty indicator not staying on offside (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes

play/wear nearside rear lower hub bush

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Fail 9 Sep 2014 189,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding

Number plate in poor condition

Offside rear tyre close to limits

front brake disc badly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2014 189,458 miles

Nearside front brake binding

Number plate in poor condition

Offside rear tyre close to limits

front brake disc badly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 177,542 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs lipped

offside side repeater lens cracked

several light sources within offside side repeater not working

Fail 20 Aug 2013 177,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs lipped

offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2012 169,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 9 Oct 2012 169,597 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 5 Oct 2011 153,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,492 miles

front suspension arms outer balljoints have split rubber boots

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( where visable - not fully visable due to undertrays)

underside has undertrays fitted making full inspection not possible

Fail 1 Oct 2010 136,488 miles

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

front suspension arms outer balljoints have split rubber boots

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded ( where visable - not fully visable due to undertrays)

underside has undertrays fitted making full inspection not possible

Pass 27 Jul 2009 114,874 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 112,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 66,447 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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GF53 RJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF53 RJU, 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 GF53 RJU registered?

GF53 RJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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