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GF53 RHV

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,115 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 93,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 85,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,584 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,226 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken,exhaust adequately supported

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2013 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,578 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,695 miles

Offside mirror deteriorating.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,669 miles

O/S MIRROR GLASS DETIORATED (WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETIORATED (WILL SOON REQUIRE ATTENTION)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 41,030 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 41,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pads are low. Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,778 miles

Slight play in nearside front hub bearing. †Windscreen chipped nearside swept area.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 27,665 miles

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

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 RHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF53 RHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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