MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
oil cap loose and damaged, causing engine fumes in car
Indicator switch faulty does not keep right turn on (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern on beam tester at all (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)
oil cap loose and damaged, causing engine fumes in car
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
bonnet catch broken
engine management light stays on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
bonnet catch broken
engine management light stays on
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)
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Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine management light is on
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light is on
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f suspension arm bush starting to seperate
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GY53 OTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?
GY53 OTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is GY53 OTD safe to buy?
The MOT history for GY53 OTD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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