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GF53 OXH

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,534 mi
Last recorded240,534 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 240,534 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,855 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 133,710 miles

Semaphore indicator switch faulty nearside operation does not stay in position due to faulty stalk (1.4.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 130,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre lightly rubbing on inner wing cover during lock to lock check

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar d bush

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,247 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 10 Jan 2013 124,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear anti roll bar rubber mountings deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

underbody has slight corrosion on rear top spring mounts and rear webs

Pass 27 Jan 2012 114,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 83,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,319 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2008 73,319 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,197 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 OXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

GF53 OXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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