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GJ03 KYT

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,893 mi
Last recorded97,893 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 97,893 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 97,884 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken - system is still adequately supported

Pass 11 Aug 2016 92,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 84,902 miles

Centre section of exhaust has broken mounting but system still seems fairly secure.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,902 miles

Centre section of exhaust has broken mounting but system still seems fairly secure.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 15,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 51,776 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 35,877 miles

Nearside rear tyre is down to 2.5mm of tread & offside rear tyre has low tread.

Fail 12 Feb 2007 29,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 29,921 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,938 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 KYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ03 KYT registered?

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

Is GJ03 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 KYT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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