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GU53 ONN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

180,616 mi
Last recorded180,616 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 180,616 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 169,179 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 162,876 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 162,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside forward control arms ball joints dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside track control arm ball joints dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both.right hand drive headlamps dip to offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes corroded at joint to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 159,909 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 159,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,638 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 130,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 121,764 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 121,764 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 116,199 miles

Engine Covers And Undertray Covers Fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 116,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine Covers And Undertray Covers Fitted

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,636 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 109,635 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 97,781 miles

1 exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 97,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

1 exhaust hanger broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,416 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 69,428 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 69,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,144 miles

Nearside front tyre is waring on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre is starting to wear low on outer tread area.

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,274 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 ONN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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