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GR03 JWY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,979 mi
Last recorded119,979 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,979 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 118,593 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 Jan 2021 116,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 114,665 miles

Central Upper Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak serious fumes into the cabin (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,894 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front rear dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 110,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking In between The Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2018 110,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Clamp Missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking In between The Tread

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Wall Cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 108,336 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 108,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,288 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 45,570 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,775 miles

both head/light aims on upper limit

large under trays

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,669 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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GR03 JWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GR03 JWY, 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 GR03 JWY registered?

GR03 JWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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The MOT history for GR03 JWY shows 21 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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