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AM53CTE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration AM53CTE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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43 Total Defects Recorded
3 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,757 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- undertrays and sill covers fiited
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,336 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,383 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023 14 Jun 20264 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,230 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 20,186 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021 14 Jun 202619 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,047 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2020 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
20 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,019 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2019 14 Jun 202623 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,425 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted
21 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- wheel alignment req checking as the nearside front tyre as worn on the outer edge
- engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,440 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017 14 Jun 202623 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,913 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,481 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014 14 Jun 20266 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,119 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,298 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 14 Jun 202617 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,836 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202616 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,578 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,363 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2008 14 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,317 MI
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AM53CTE was registered on 2003-12-22
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