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GU53 OLN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,903 mi
Last recorded167,903 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 167,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 141,815 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 141,815 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 118,823 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 118,823 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,492 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,592 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,128 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 43,086 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 31,892 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,157 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 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU53 OLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU53 OLN registered?

GU53 OLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GU53 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 OLN shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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