MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
both rear tyres close to legal limit
offside front tyre wearing on edge
play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
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
play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
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)
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)
Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes are starting to perrish.
Corrosion noted on the front brake discs.
exhaust rusty
front tyres worn to 4mm
rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge
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
Both of the front lower suspension arm, inner bushes are perrished.
Slight wear and corrosion noted on the front brake discs.
Both of the front suspension, rear lower suspension arm inner bushes are perrished.
Stone chip noted on the left side of the windscreen.
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.
exhaust rusty
wipers poor
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear number plate deteriorating.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front pads low
rea tyres just legal
rear pads low
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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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