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GSJ 635

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,018 mi
Last recorded74,018 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 635
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 74,018 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 72,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 70,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 67,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,034 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,829 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 64,790 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,220 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 62,073 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,066 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,065 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,111 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,066 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,215 miles

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

under floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,548 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,087 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,603 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 10,603 miles

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

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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GSJ 635 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GSJ 635, 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 GSJ 635 registered?

GSJ 635 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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