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GU53 WNR

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,874 mi
Last recorded200,874 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 200,874 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 193,998 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust rear section front mounting bracket broken.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Parking brake pedal not automatically returning fully.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar to subframe bushes.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 189,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 189,864 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 175,334 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Centre exhaust section corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Long parking brake travel

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)

Only one washer jet working O/S

Parking brake efficiency low

Rear anti roll bar corroded and wear in bushes

Slight play in front wheel bearings.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 157,721 miles

Both front forward lower suspension arms inner bushes are perished

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jul 2012 157,721 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front forward lower suspension arms inner bushes are perished

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2011 143,798 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 143,658 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 127,517 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspcetion

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspcetion

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2009 101,969 miles

Both front brake discs slight worn

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

N/S/R tyre getting low

Some part of tyre tread is low on O/S/R

Fail 22 Jul 2009 101,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front brake discs slight worn

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre getting low on outer edge

N/S/R tyre getting low

Some part of tyre tread is low on O/S/R

Pass 25 Jul 2008 71,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 64,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 53,004 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 WNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR registered?

GU53 WNR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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