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GU53 ONM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,310 mi
Last recorded126,310 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 126,310 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,147 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,128 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,217 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,568 miles

ESP System indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2016 103,089 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,212 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,749 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 29 Sep 2014 85,723 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,333 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,899 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 57,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,835 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 48,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,604 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 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ONM, 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 ONM registered?

GU53 ONM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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