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GR03 JXB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 JXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 74,703 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,565 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,884 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,114 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 71,114 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,952 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 61,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

INSPECTION COVERS FITTED ABOVE AND BELOW VEHICLE

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR DRIVE SHAFTS CORRODING

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 56,107 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 56,076 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 50,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 43,004 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2006 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advised nearside front tyre has plug repair.

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 JXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JXB, 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 JXB registered?

GR03 JXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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