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GJ53 JYL

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 166,445 miles

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

O/S front stabiliser arm boot missing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 160,021 miles

under the car was checked but manufacured covered

Pass 7 Jan 2016 155,112 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 155,112 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 149,103 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 149,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 144,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 144,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 139,142 miles

Cuts in N/S/F tyre but not to cords

N/S/R brake binding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,662 miles

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

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

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

most of underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 18 Jun 2009 119,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 104,210 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to detiorate

slight imbalance rear service brake

Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,605 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater lense cracked.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 67,234 miles

parking brake lever near to full travel when applied

Fail 24 Aug 2006 67,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

parking brake lever near to full travel when applied

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 JYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ53 JYL, 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 GJ53 JYL registered?

GJ53 JYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 JYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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