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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration DF52GXR
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps. (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Just below strut. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear underside corroded.
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,199 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front headlamp lens fading
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
- n\s\r light lens damaged
- engine oil leaks
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
5 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
- n\s\r light lens damaged
- engine oil leaks
- both front headlamp lens fading
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,358 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
24 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 110,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD ARM (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD ARM (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO PATTERN (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded ADVISE REPLACMENT (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISE FULL UNDER BODY PANEL FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,328 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2017 20 Jun 202628 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,328 MI
20 Jun 20269 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,142 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,889 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,315 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 20 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,396 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,245 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,230 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
22 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,634 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 20 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,334 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2008 20 Jun 202625 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 0
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DF52GXR was registered on 2003-02-05
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