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GF53 ULU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,266 mi
Last recorded66,266 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ULU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 66,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 65,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,470 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 63,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,785 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 60,435 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 60,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect - N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 60,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R and O/S/R . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping effect - N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,744 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,464 miles

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

auto gearbox sump area damp with oil

Fail 8 Mar 2018 53,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

auto gearbox sump area damp with oil

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 50,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,365 miles

Exhaust bracket broken at front of rear axle

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,889 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,417 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,594 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,614 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,350 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,064 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,111 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 ULU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

GF53 ULU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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