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GV53 ZHA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,024 mi
Last recorded120,024 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 120,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 111,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,407 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of both doors corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,129 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt cannot be checked due to seat covers

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside corrosion

exhaust slightly loose

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Central Rear seat belt cannot be checked due to seat covers

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside corrosion

exhaust slightly loose

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,964 miles

Oil residue around upper engine & gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under body & various components

exhaust system corroded & rattling inside silencer

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,964 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil residue around upper engine & gearbox

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under body & various components

exhaust system corroded & rattling inside silencer

Pass 6 Oct 2020 81,062 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 81,061 miles

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

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

rear position lamps inoperative, substitute lamps on displayed on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2019 73,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 May 2016 63,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2015 58,231 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 49,312 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 49,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,739 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,248 miles

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2009 22,986 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 19,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,475 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 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

GV53 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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