MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper molding loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper molding loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Damage in swept area of windscreen
Nearside wing mirror indicator damaged/cracked
Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
nearside bumper damaged
Front suspension rear lower arm bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front suspension rear lower arm bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre exhaust leaking
front suspension rear lower arm bushes deteriorating
rear coil springs corroding
rear exhaust front mount weak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
centre exhaust leaking
front suspension rear lower arm bushes deteriorating
rear coil springs corroding
rear exhaust front mount weak
centre exhaust deteriorating
centre exhaust mount getting weak
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
nearside wing mirror indicator damaged
offside rear tyre getting low
rear coil springs corroding
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front, rear arm bushes deteriorating
rear anti roll bar has slight play
rear brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front, rear arm bushes deteriorating
rear anti roll bar has slight play
rear brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
O/S/R tyre outer wall damaged
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU53 OPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?
GU53 OPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is GU53 OPT safe to buy?
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