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GL53 BYR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,622 mi
Last recorded99,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 94,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,375 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,925 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 75,913 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2012 68,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,455 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,507 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

Fail 13 May 2010 58,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracked on inner wall

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 41,871 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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GL53 BYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL53 BYR, 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 GL53 BYR registered?

GL53 BYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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The MOT history for GL53 BYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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