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GY53 ULC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,430 mi
Last recorded130,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 130,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 90,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,341 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,341 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,478 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,415 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 64,342 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 60,756 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,287 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,961 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,860 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,323 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 ULC 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 90%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

GY53 ULC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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