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GY53 WTN

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

263,497 mi
Last recorded263,497 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 263,497 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 263,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 261,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 256,717 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 252,123 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 252,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 248,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 244,115 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 244,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 142,589 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 216,628 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 216,627 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 205,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 121,608 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 121,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,834 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 106,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,497 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel is a bit more than normal

n/s front tyre starting to crack

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear brake hoses starting to crack

slight play in n/s rear hub suport bush

Pass 31 Dec 2011 99,438 miles

front torque strut bushes split

o/s front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust seal split

o/s front torque strut outer ball joint dust seal split

slight play in n/s rear hub suport bush

Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,510 miles

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

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

front torque strut bushes split

o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint dust seal split

parking brake pedle has little reserve travel

rear dampers have reduced damping effect

Fail 24 Dec 2010 96,505 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front torque strut bushes split

o/s front anti roll bar link ball joint dust seal split

parking brake pedle has little reserve travel

rear dampers have reduced damping effect

Pass 12 Dec 2009 94,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eng covers & undertrays fitted

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Dec 2008 91,017 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large under-trays fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Dec 2007 75,000 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits

large under tray & engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2006 59,569 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 59,018 miles

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

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

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 WTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

GY53 WTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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