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GU53 OOC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,837 mi
Last recorded161,837 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 161,837 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Sign Of Corrosion Under Neath All Over

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2020 161,837 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 tyres One Each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Sign Of Corrosion Under Neath All Over

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 142,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 133,884 miles

rear brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Fail 17 May 2018 133,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pipes corroded general corrosion under side of the vehicle

Pass 15 May 2017 126,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 112,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 96,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,257 miles

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

indicator stalk in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,291 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,053 miles

play & wear in offside outer steering track arm ball joint

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

play & wear in offside outer steering track arm ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,092 miles

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 24 Aug 2006 28,994 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 OOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

GU53 OOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GU53 OOC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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