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GY53 FVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,549 mi
Last recorded118,549 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 105,687 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 105,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning covered with tape (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged and taped up

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washers are poor

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,557 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,816 miles

E M Light on

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2016 88,816 miles

E M Light on

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,390 miles

EML light illuminated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,012 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,650 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,650 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,440 miles

car has undertrays underneath car

Fail 26 Jan 2011 31,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

car has undertrays underneath car

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,231 miles

rear brake pads 3000 miles

Fail 18 Jan 2010 53,199 miles

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

rear brake pads 3000 miles

Pass 31 Dec 2008 45,555 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 45,555 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,566 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,781 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 FVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVA, 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 GY53 FVA registered?

GY53 FVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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