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GF53 NVE

2003 Mercedes-benz C 320

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,948 mi
Last recorded119,948 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C 32074,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 NVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door

Nearside Front drvers door

Nearside Front wing

Nearside Front wing

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Nearside Rear wheel arch

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,069 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 99,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,594 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 92,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 81,722 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,099 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 74,099 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,128 miles

centre fog light dissabled

Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 46,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GF53 NVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 74,933 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 NVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GF53 NVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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