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GU53 OAP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,318 mi
Last recorded109,318 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner and outer edges has slight cracking on treads has has a cut to central tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2020 102,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 97,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 90,480 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)

Offside 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

headlight beam image poor

rear exhaust bracket broke

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,466 miles

indicator switch worn

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre unevenly wearing outer edge splitting in tread

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,868 miles

indicator switch worn

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,868 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

indicator switch worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,120 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,120 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,111 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,603 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 34,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 29,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,626 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 OAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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