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GV03 JDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 JDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,316 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,797 miles

1)ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. 2)SRS WARNING LIGHT ON, 3) AIR COND FAN ON;

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

1)ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON. 2)SRS WARNING LIGHT ON, 3) AIR COND FAN ON;

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

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 66,369 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light showing

Front brake discs worn & lipped

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 56,694 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,331 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 48,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,376 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,491 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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GV03 JDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GV03 JDZ, 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 GV03 JDZ registered?

GV03 JDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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