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GX03 FCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,901 mi
Last recorded150,901 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 150,901 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 150,736 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 136,724 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 135,795 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,572 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 133,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 127,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 115,429 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,809 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,604 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 103,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,970 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 84,322 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,766 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,414 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,501 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 46,822 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 FCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FCJ, 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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GX03 FCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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