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GY53 OTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,221 mi
Last recorded148,221 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,221 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 148,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 138,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 133,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 125,895 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,592 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 93,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no dipstick oil temp not checked

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,283 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,273 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,799 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,558 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 OTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

GY53 OTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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