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GJ53 JYP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

322,692 mi
Last recorded322,692 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 322,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 320,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 320,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 317,001 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 316,976 miles

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

offside front brake calliper , slightly damp with fluid, no positive sign of leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 299,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 261,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 227,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 199,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight cut on n/s/r tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

slight deterioration on front number plate

slight wear on brake peal rubber

Pass 2 Sep 2009 149,899 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover above brake pedal close to pedal controls

Pass 5 Sep 2008 132,742 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 132,742 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 110,269 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 110,269 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,192 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 JYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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