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GY53 WUM

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 65,937 miles

nearside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2016 64,335 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 64,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,659 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

Fail 18 May 2015 62,659 miles

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

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 16 May 2014 60,731 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 May 2013 58,748 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 57,250 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 57,250 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,208 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2009 48,348 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,689 miles

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

nearside front spot lamp not working

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 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WUM, 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 WUM registered?

GY53 WUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is GY53 WUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 WUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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