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GX53 VRC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,506 mi
Last recorded129,506 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,363 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 127,363 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r & o/s/r coil springs corroded not to x/s at time of test.

rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 120,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 113,826 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,845 miles

rear tyres 4mm tread left at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,033 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 104,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 97,870 miles

center exhaust clamp cracked at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres 3mm tread left at time of test.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 90,140 miles

center to rear exhaust joint clamp cracked/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 90,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center to rear exhaust joint clamp cracked/corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,564 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 56,443 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,443 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 51,009 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,574 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 VRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

GX53 VRC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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