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GJ53 JYH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 139,350 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 120,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 120,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 112,953 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,953 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,890 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 96,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,438 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,124 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 64,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 46,244 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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GJ53 JYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GJ53 JYH, 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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GJ53 JYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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