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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration AX52MHZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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- Expired 08 Oct 2020
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,453 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and Rear (0.1 (b))
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,800 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
- registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
- rear suspension components corroded
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,602 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
- rear suspension componants coroded
- exhaust clamp detwriorated
- covers and under trays fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust clamp detwriorated
- covers and under trays fitted
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,269 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,654 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 114,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- offside front tyre has splits in inner sidewall Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
13 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,072 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 104,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,656 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,016 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,362 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
20 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,619 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2009 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,482 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,025 MI
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AX52MHZ was registered on 2003-02-07
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