MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
air bag (srs) stay on
anti slip rubbert is missing on handbrake pedal
e.m.l stay on
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from auto gearbox pan area
underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak from auto gearbox pan area
underbody shields and covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV53 VUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VUM, 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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How do I check the history of GV53 VUM?
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What year was GV53 VUM registered?
GV53 VUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is GV53 VUM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV53 VUM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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