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GJ03 NLG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

138,773 mi
Last recorded138,773 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 NLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 138,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 136,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 134,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 127,006 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 124,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 112,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 86,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 83,650 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 77,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 65,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 48,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 38,333 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,258 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 NLG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NLG, 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 NLG registered?

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

Is GJ03 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ03 NLG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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