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GX03 BJF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,592 mi
Last recorded70,592 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,592 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,914 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension etc

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,204 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 68,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,898 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 66,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,856 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,409 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,638 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,160 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,709 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 58,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 57,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,540 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,891 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 45,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,288 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,156 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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GX03 BJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GX03 BJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX03 BJF registered?

GX03 BJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is GX03 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 BJF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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