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GJ03 BSU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,809 mi
Last recorded138,809 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 BSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of the tread ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front inner & outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front inner & outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 138,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of the tread ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front inner & outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front inner & outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,491 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,491 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2018 129,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

engine management light on

Fail 2 May 2018 129,322 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 129,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer worn smooth

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

em light on

exhaust corroded/ rear bracket broken but still supported

Fail 13 Apr 2017 122,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer worn smooth

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

em light on

exhaust corroded/ rear bracket broken but still supported

Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,994 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 114,994 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,033 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,651 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,108 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,975 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,882 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,875 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,391 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear hand brake slightley binding

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,093 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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GJ03 BSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 GJ03 BSU, 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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GJ03 BSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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