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GJ53 ZGB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,471 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,972 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 91,972 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,819 miles

vehicle only just met emmision limits at idle.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,819 miles

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

vehicle only just met emmision limits at idle.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,579 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,889 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 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

GJ53 ZGB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GJ53 ZGB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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