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GY53 GXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,209 mi
Last recorded144,209 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 GXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 144,209 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,610 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 134,139 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 121,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,731 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 205/55R16 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Indicator switch faulty indicator stalk worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,204 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,381 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under the gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,471 miles

All rubber brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear No plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,470 miles

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

All rubber brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 56,849 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,881 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,949 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,865 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,207 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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,542 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 GXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GXZ, 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 GXZ registered?

GY53 GXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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