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GV53 PCY

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 96,129 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 92,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 88,592 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 88,591 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,390 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 75,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,795 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,830 miles

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 55,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear indicators faded.

Both rear tyres perished, split and in poor condition.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Offside front tyre perished, split, on limit and in poor condition.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,551 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,026 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall and starting to wear low on outer edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 48,026 miles

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

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall and starting to wear low on outer edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,925 miles

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,511 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Front and rear number plates in poor condition

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,721 miles

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,907 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges

Offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand/brake travel long

large under trays

nearside rear tyre near to wear/limiters

sticker on nearside windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

large under trays

stickers removed from nearside windscreen now on dash/board

Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,169 miles

large under trays

rear foot brake reading low

stickers in nearside windscreen

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 PCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

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

Is GV53 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 PCY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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