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511 GOP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

137,923 mi
Last recorded137,923 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 GOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 137,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 135,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 132,631 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 130,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 128,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 125,640 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 123,476 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 121,473 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 118,161 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 117,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,771 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 113,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2015 108,522 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 108,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 104,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 99,316 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 30 Jun 2012 91,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,457 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 81,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 81,508 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 76,490 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 76,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 70,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,159 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,153 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,453 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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511 GOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 511 GOP, 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 511 GOP registered?

511 GOP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is 511 GOP safe to buy?

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