MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread
o/s/f tyre tread worn down on inner edge of tread
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread
o/s/f tyre tread worn down on inner edge of tread
lipp on front brake discs
rear number plate starting to delamenate
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
lipp on front brake discs
rear number plate starting to delamenate
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
abs loom fowling anti-roll bar drop link(loom wrong side of drop link)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
abs loom fowling anti-roll bar drop link(loom wrong side of drop link)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GD53 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GD53 BBU, 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 GD53 BBU registered?
GD53 BBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is GD53 BBU safe to buy?
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