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GU53 OCM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,414 mi
Last recorded140,414 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 140,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,142 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 123,145 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,240 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 114,226 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,500 miles

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

Nearside headlamp patern poor

under tray poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 93,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,722 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 61,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,885 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,846 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,787 miles

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.

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 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.

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