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GL53 URD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,055 mi
Last recorded105,055 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 URD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,055 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 105,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,034 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on tread line not to cords

Pass 5 Dec 2017 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,931 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 86,792 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,278 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,014 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,117 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 64,117 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 64,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,003 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,500 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged.

Fail 22 Nov 2007 40,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 32,874 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 URD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL53 URD, 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 URD registered?

GL53 URD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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