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GX53 DWG

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,068 mi
Last recorded71,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,068 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 70,014 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 69,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,885 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jan 2015 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,721 miles

EML on

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,982 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light is on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,821 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,567 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 53,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,636 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,069 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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GX53 DWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GX53 DWG, 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 GX53 DWG registered?

GX53 DWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GX53 DWG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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