MOT Status
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120,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust mount broken
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre 2mm
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 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.
Is GV53 ZHA safe to buy?
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