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GV53 WCW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,873 mi
Last recorded103,873 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 WCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 103,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 101,809 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 101,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 99,122 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,822 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 71,170 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,257 miles

EML on. also undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,772 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,698 miles

change rear noplate

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,071 miles

both front tyre side walls damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2011 51,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,090 miles

chunks out of both front tyres outer sidewalls

floor pans + outer sills covered

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,936 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 WCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WCW, 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 WCW registered?

GV53 WCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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