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GF53 LYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 LYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 106,208 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear part of outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Front most underside n/s (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear n/s and o/s also o/s/front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side wheel arches n/s and o/s metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Plastic under-trays and outer sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 98,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

head lamp washers not working

Fail 19 Dec 2022 98,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

head lamp washers not working

Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate faded

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 89,344 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front number plate faded

oil leak

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 82,851 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,685 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 77,168 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,407 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unabel to full check rear seat belts due to seats folded down and heavy item on top

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,342 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 72,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,827 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,946 miles

both side repeater lights broken but still working.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,739 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,562 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,313 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 37,473 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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GF53 LYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYJ, 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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GF53 LYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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