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J111 GAN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,446 mi
Last recorded137,446 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 GAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 137,446 miles

n/s front tyre worn to limit outer edge

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 137,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front tyre worn to limit outer edge

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,970 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 102,654 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,554 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 81,553 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 60,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,447 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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J111 GAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J111 GAN, 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 J111 GAN registered?

J111 GAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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