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GN53 YPA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,319 miles

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

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

eml light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 106,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 105,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,250 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 95,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,479 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,517 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,517 miles

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

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 66,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,704 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,741 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 39,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,801 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,381 miles

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

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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GN53 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN53 YPA, 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 GN53 YPA registered?

GN53 YPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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