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GY53 PXP

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,323 mi
Last recorded110,323 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 PXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 110,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 109,653 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 109,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,222 miles

bonnet release handle broken

both headlights frosty

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f mirror indicator unit cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2022 109,217 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet release handle broken

both headlights frosty

centre exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f mirror indicator unit cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspect a broken spring on rear ,unable to see

Pass 2 Jan 2020 108,376 miles

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

both headlights frosty

o/s mirror indicator unit cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

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

all four brake hoses perished.

Fail 29 Nov 2018 106,965 miles

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

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

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

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

all four brake hoses perished.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer tyre wall heavily damaged.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 104,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge and small cut in tread.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D shaped bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear tyre pressures low.

Pass 9 Dec 2016 102,175 miles

Front brakes imbalance of29%

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 102,175 miles

Front brakes imbalance of29%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 100,365 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,504 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,498 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f valve cap missing

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,474 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 51,416 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 44,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,258 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,361 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PXP, 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 PXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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