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GV53 ZGU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,335 mi
Last recorded117,335 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,335 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,896 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,176 miles

Offside Rear road wheel outer bead slight damaged

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 20 Dec 2019 105,126 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective no of a locking type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear road wheel outer bead has slight damaged

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 18 Dec 2018 99,828 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Offside washer jet blocked

both front headlamp images poor

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,062 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 92,062 miles

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

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 27 Jul 2016 87,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,522 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,650 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,632 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,238 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,532 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 55,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 55,393 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,819 miles

no audible click from parking brake

Fail 24 Nov 2008 54,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

no audible click from parking brake

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,656 miles

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 15 Nov 2006 39,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers a little smeary in places

Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,778 miles

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

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

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

wipers a little smeary in places

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 ZGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

GV53 ZGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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