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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration AV53FBC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 30 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 103,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,577 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,251 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,877 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2023 19 Jun 202627 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,275 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2022 19 Jun 202628 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 96,459 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2021 19 Jun 202623 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,358 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on rear suspension components
- offside front col spring corroded at base
- front suspension lower arm bushes worn & perished
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,743 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel arches starting to corrode
31 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear wheel arches starting to corrode
30 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,149 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
18 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
18 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 85,090 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and under trays fitted
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,730 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge
29 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,240 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2015 19 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,640 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2014 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,666 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 19 Jun 20269 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,728 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,360 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,128 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 19 Jun 202630 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,738 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,469 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202626 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,003 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AV53FBC was registered on 2003-09-01
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