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GV53 HZW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 HZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 154,178 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 144,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 133,161 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 133,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,331 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 96,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 85,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,346 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,004 miles

Front and Rear brake pad lining material appear to be low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 474,534 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 25,185 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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GV53 HZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GV53 HZW, 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 GV53 HZW registered?

GV53 HZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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