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GU03 CJX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,596 mi
Last recorded171,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 171,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 163,410 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 159,942 miles

n/s/r shock has reduced damping effect

Fail 5 Jun 2017 159,942 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r shock has reduced damping effect

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,889 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 97,889 miles

Nearside 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 12 Nov 2015 93,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,897 miles

Indicator switch faulty not staying on R/H position (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 87,756 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 78,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 69,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,613 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,398 miles

pull part of light switch is brocken

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,338 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre has a nail in

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,011 miles

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside front tyre outer edge just started getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,757 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 15,709 miles

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

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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GU03 CJX 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 83.3%.

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 GU03 CJX, 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 GU03 CJX registered?

GU03 CJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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