MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,208 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
head lamp washers not working
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
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
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
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both side repeater lights broken but still working.
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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