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GY53 GNF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,783 mi
Last recorded159,783 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 159,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 150,035 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 150,035 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 137,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,509 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 106,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 94,104 miles

unable to test all steering /suspension /brake components due to covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2010 94,095 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

unable to test all steering /suspension /brake components due to covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 77,909 miles

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

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

unable to check steering suspension mounts brake master pivit as covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 77,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

unable to check steering suspension mounts brake master pivit as covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,564 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,444 miles

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

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

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 GNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

GY53 GNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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