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GJ53 LRY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

126,205 mi
Last recorded126,205 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 LRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,205 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides facing front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,178 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,281 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 108,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 108,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front & Side under trays fitted

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front & Rear

Pass 2 Dec 2021 105,426 miles

eml light came on & off during test

n/s/f has play

o/s/f has play

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 94,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 83,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 72,717 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 15 Dec 2015 71,383 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,382 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,848 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 542,443 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,376 miles

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

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,488 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,352 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 116,129 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 LRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

GJ53 LRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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