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GU53 WNB

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,740 mi
Last recorded109,740 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,740 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,131 miles

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2016 109,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,336 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chuffing from engine area, possible injector issue

Pass 29 Dec 2012 97,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 24,162 miles

both head/lights on upper limit

large under trays

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge and dig in outer wall

offside rear tyre as digs in outer wall and slight dig in wheel rim

Pass 8 Nov 2006 21,120 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cut and edge worn

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 WNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WNB, 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 WNB registered?

GU53 WNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GU53 WNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WNB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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