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GJ03 DPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,683 mi
Last recorded162,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 DPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 162,683 miles

195/65/15

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 151,936 miles

195/65r15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body panels fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 151,853 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

195/65r15

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 143,783 miles

195/65r15

under body panels fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 133,891 miles

195/65r15

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under body panels fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 124,551 miles

195/65r15

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,151 miles

Nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 11 Jun 2014 119,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2013 115,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

glow plug light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

glow plug light illuminated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 112,151 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,837 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing

Lazy glow plug warning light

Pass 15 Jun 2010 88,481 miles

Front brake discs worn

Heater plug light stays on

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly distorted

Plastic sill, floor and engine under covers fitted

Wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,895 miles

Glow plug light on

Fail 24 Mar 2010 84,895 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Glow plug light on

Pass 28 Mar 2009 183,519 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)

front numberplate backing sheet lifting

Pass 27 Feb 2008 176,748 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 169,199 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 130,361 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 DPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ03 DPX, 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 DPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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