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GL53 NTX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,484 mi
Last recorded105,484 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 NTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 105,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 102,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 102,188 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 98,088 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 94,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 87,096 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 29,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,871 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 64,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 60,651 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2008 60,650 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 57,093 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

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 NTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTX, 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 NTX registered?

GL53 NTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is GL53 NTX safe to buy?

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