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GF53 ULM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,300 mi
Last recorded65,300 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,591 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,115 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,961 miles

offside front tyre worn very low outer ege and cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,710 miles

offside door speaker cover damaged

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

Fail 5 Feb 2010 40,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside door speaker cover damaged

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,594 miles

slight travel parking brake

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,716 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight travel parking brake

Fail 4 Feb 2008 29,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight travel parking brake

Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,995 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,127 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 17,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

GF53 ULM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is GF53 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 ULM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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