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GF53 WJC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,362 mi
Last recorded127,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 127,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 127,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,490 miles

Engine Undertray - Offside Front Loose but still Secure

Fail 5 Jan 2023 117,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine Undertray - Offside Front Loose but still Secure

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ( Fog light) (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2021 91,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 91,976 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 2mm on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp loose / insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 48,444 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 45,573 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 45,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,827 miles

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

nearside rear tyre valve stem perrishing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,261 miles

acccident damage to nearside front

Pass 7 Aug 2012 40,434 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper (rough edges)

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

Fail 6 Aug 2012 40,432 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

damage to n/s/f bumper (rough edges)

n/s/r tyre valve stem perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,946 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,597 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 28,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 28,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,883 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 17,883 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 WJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GF53 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

GF53 WJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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