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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration FD53TLN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 126,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,907 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 5 Jun 202621 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,396 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,396 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,020 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,401 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,009 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202610 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,433 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,088 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
13 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,352 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2010 5 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,289 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2009 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,631 MI
Expiry date: 31 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,029 MI
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FD53TLN was registered on 2003-12-31
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