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GJ03 LFY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,935 mi
Last recorded134,935 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 134,935 miles

slight blow back past injector

Pass 10 Feb 2010 127,227 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 117,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 117,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 106,793 miles

nearside wiper perished

offside front washeres inop. but nearside cleaning both sides

offside front wishbone bush perishing and breaking free

offside rear tyre worn to min mark

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Feb 2008 106,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside wiper perished

offside front washeres inop. but nearside cleaning both sides

offside front wishbone bush perishing and breaking free

offside rear tyre worn to min mark

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 90,274 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front lower arm bush perished

slight lip on front disc's, pads wearing

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFY, 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 GJ03 LFY registered?

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

Is GJ03 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 LFY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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