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GY53 OTF

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 75,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 74,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,475 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 73,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 72,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 70,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 69,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,793 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,052 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,182 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,182 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,233 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,699 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,009 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,886 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,364 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 33,084 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 18,484 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 OTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

GY53 OTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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