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GJ53 LRX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,329 mi
Last recorded198,329 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 198,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 177,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 158,478 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 158,478 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 139,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn lipped.

n.s. reverse lamp not working.

n.s.f. tyre has low pressure

Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Fail 16 Oct 2009 120,866 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Pass 7 Nov 2008 104,581 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2007 86,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 86,948 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,642 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 LRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

GJ53 LRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 LRX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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