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GV53 OZA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

152,180 mi
Last recorded152,180 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,112 miles

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

suspension components rusting

under covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 145,005 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 139,546 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 128,175 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2013 119,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight deterioration

Fail 17 Dec 2013 119,015 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight deterioration

Pass 7 Dec 2012 113,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011
Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,544 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,552 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 65,962 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,974 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect some brake and fuels lines due to under cover trims

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,703 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,773 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 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OZA, 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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GV53 OZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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