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GV53 VUD

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,537 mi
Last recorded80,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,537 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 77,249 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,401 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 60,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine managment light up on dash

Fail 17 Feb 2009 38,894 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 31,431 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER SIDES

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT IN TREAD

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN TREAD AND SPLIT ON OUTER WALL REPARIABLE

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

STRONG SMELL OF FUEL FROM UNDER BONNET, FITTED WITH COVERS TOP AND BOTTOM. ADVICE CUSTOMER TO HAVE IT CHECKED

Pass 4 Dec 2006 23,425 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 VUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

GV53 VUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is GV53 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 VUD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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