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GY53 FUW

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,550 mi
Last recorded146,550 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 146,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front fog not working

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2021 142,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 139,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,919 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Glow coil light illuminated

Noise from rear brake shoes

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 136,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Glow coil light illuminated

Noise from rear brake shoes

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also brake disc worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,839 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,377 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and uneven wear

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 128,350 miles

Both rear brakes sticking

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 119,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 109,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 101,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 90,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 70,297 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,385 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,476 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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GY53 FUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel 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 GY53 FUW, 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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GY53 FUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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