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GJ03 LGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,938 mi
Last recorded103,938 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,938 miles

slight corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

some deterioration to both front lower suspension arms bushes

Fail 21 Sep 2011 103,938 miles

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

offside front tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit within centre three quarters tread. bald on both edges

slight corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

some deterioration to both front lower suspension arms bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension parts and upper body corroded wax oil parts

under body covered with plastic covers

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,411 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 LGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

GJ03 LGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ03 LGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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