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GJ53 VYG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,057 mi
Last recorded130,057 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 130,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,238 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 112,238 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 102,606 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,606 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,706 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2016 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 81,641 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perrish.

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,641 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perrish.

Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,304 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn to 4mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rusty

front tyres worn to 4mm

rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,801 miles

Both of the front lower suspension arm, inner bushes are perrished.

Slight wear and corrosion noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 71,397 miles

Both of the front suspension, rear lower suspension arm inner bushes are perrished.

Stone chip noted on the left side of the windscreen.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 71,376 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Both of the front suspension, rear lower suspension arm inner bushes are perrished.

ESP turned off during RBT.

Stone chip noted on the left side of the windscreen.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,958 miles

exhaust rusty

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,092 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,592 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 45,592 miles

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

front pads low

rea tyres just legal

rear pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,935 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 33,935 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GJ53 VYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ53 VYG, 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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GJ53 VYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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