CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY53 WGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,748 mi
Last recorded113,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 113,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre valve slighly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 93,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,487 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight stone chip to the winsscreen

Fail 10 May 2011 85,487 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight stone chip to the winsscreen

Pass 7 May 2010 73,713 miles

Both front brake discs worn low

Both front brake pads worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre had a cut but not deep enough to reach the cord

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Fail 1 May 2010 73,649 miles

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

Both front brake discs worn low

Both front brake pads worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre had a cut but not deep enough to reach the cord

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight play on steering wheel

Slight stone chip to the windscreen

Pass 14 May 2009 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2009 63,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 59,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 51,294 miles

n/s/door mirror/ flasher repeater wobbly on mounting & temporary repair carried out on repeater lens

n/s/front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 12 Sep 2006 43,427 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY53 WGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY53 WGJ?

You can check the full history of GY53 WGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY53 WGJ registered?

GY53 WGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GY53 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 WGJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY53 WGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY53 WGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.