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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration FD53TGZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Nov 2017
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,817 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING VERY HEAVY WEAR OUTER EDGES JUST MEETING MOT CRITERIA AT THIS TIME
- UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT REAR BRAKE PADS WITH WHEELS IN PLACE BUT THEY ARE POSSIBLY GETTING LOW
- SLIGHT CORROSION SHOWING ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES
5 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 214ppm (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre belt buckle missing/inacessible (5.1.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.89 (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides of car (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)
7 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,505 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,680 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,306 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,519 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 6 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,064 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 6 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,287 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,970 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 6 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,476 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,202 MI
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FD53TGZ was registered on 2003-12-23
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