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GU53 OAD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,877 mi
Last recorded142,877 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 142,877 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 142,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 138,242 miles

Air box vibrating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2013 138,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Air box vibrating

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front suspension rubbers are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,331 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 131,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 123,725 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 123,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front torque arm bushes deteorated but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 1 Dec 2009 118,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 118,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 109,522 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 88,415 miles

advise the underside covers damage exhaust has got an slight noise from joints

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,265 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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GU53 OAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GU53 OAD, 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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GU53 OAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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