MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front obligatory door mirror gives a poor view to the rear in low light situations
exhaust centre section has a temporary repair present
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged and has cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on the outer shoulder
Offside Front obligatory door mirror gives a poor view to the rear in low light situations
exhaust centre section has a temporary repair present
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear slight brake bind
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder
nearside rear tyre tread wearing low
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder
nearside rear tyre tread wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp patern poor
under tray poor condition
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp patern poor
under tray poor condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front tyres outer edges wearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 OCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 OCM, 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 GU53 OCM registered?
GU53 OCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is GU53 OCM safe to buy?
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