MOT Status
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60,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose perishing at input end (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged hose perishing at input end (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm balljoint grease cover perished and split from central pivot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade leaves non cleared section in middle of sweep. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished and likely to burst. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread and sidewalls perishing.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing at input end. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))
Service B over due as indicated in dash display.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GF53 UTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?
GF53 UTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is GF53 UTJ safe to buy?
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