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GU53 OPX

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 100,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,694 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 69,423 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 69,423 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 66,651 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 53,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,957 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,075 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear on wear/limiters 2mm

sticker on nearside windscreen removed [on dash board]

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,184 miles

both head/light aims on upper limit

large under trays

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,206 miles

large under trays

sticker on near/side winscreen

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 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

GU53 OPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is GU53 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 OPX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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