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GY53 MVA

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 MVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 105,147 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 105,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,146 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 102,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,155 miles

Front EML ON

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror housing cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,325 miles

Eml light on

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,986 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 81,964 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on

Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,882 miles

Child seat in Nearside rear passenger seat unable to check seatbelt

Engine management warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front 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 front tyre cracking

Parking brake warning lamp staying on

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 79,882 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat in Nearside rear passenger seat unable to check seatbelt

Engine management warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front 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 front tyre cracking

Parking brake warning lamp staying on

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 77,367 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,631 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,144 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,702 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,129 miles

offside front tyre going bald on inside edge, exhaust rear section corroded.

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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GY53 MVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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