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FE53UGJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration FE53UGJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 99,953 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2026 5 Jun 20265 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2025 5 Jun 202615 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,256 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- signs of wear around offside rear lower rose joint
- Offside headlight slightly loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
- slight dampness around rear differential
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items
- slight dampness around rear differential
- signs of wear around offside rear lower rose joint
- Offside headlight slightly loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,288 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 80,288 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,995 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 74,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,694 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,336 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,608 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
15 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,638 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted to underside of vehicle
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)
13 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,630 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 5 Jun 202615 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,444 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 5 Jun 20262 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,444 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 5 Jun 202610 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,090 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202620 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,348 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202614 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,920 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202622 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,095 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,138 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 5 Jun 202618 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,861 MI
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FE53UGJ was registered on 2003-09-01
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