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GF53 HBD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,288 mi
Last recorded81,288 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,288 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,250 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 80,007 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,611 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,940 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,662 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,737 miles

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

auto gearbox oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,139 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs slight wear

Pass 26 May 2010 39,688 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,036 miles

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

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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GF53 HBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF53 HBD, 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 GF53 HBD registered?

GF53 HBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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