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GV53 OCE

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,102 mi
Last recorded141,102 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 129,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 119,252 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 112,790 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,785 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2018 112,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch seized not allowing to close in secured position

Fail 26 Apr 2018 111,999 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch seized not allowing to close in secured position

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,118 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 109,114 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 106,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel smell

oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2015 106,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

diesel smell

oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,566 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,822 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 82,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,066 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 75,116 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,713 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 OCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

GV53 OCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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