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FH53UPN
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration FH53UPN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,287 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,252 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- corrosion to suspension & steering components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- corrosion to suspension & steering components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (2.5mm) & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall slightly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion to underside body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,312 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- under trays fitted
- Rear both side tyre slightly worn inner edge and cracking outer wall
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 151,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under trays fitted
- Rear both side tyre slightly worn inner edge and cracking outer wall
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,072 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Central Rear high level brake light taped up
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge & has slight chunks out of outer sidewall ()
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- plastic covers underside limiting view of brake & fuel pipes e.t.c.
- surface corrosion to underside / suspension & steering components e.t.c.
15 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight inop (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- surface corrosion to underside / suspension & steering components e.t.c.
- plastic covers underside limiting view of brake & fuel pipes e.t.c.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge & has slight chunks out of outer sidewall ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edges
- Central Rear high level brake light taped up
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,562 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted covering some underbody components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted covering some underbody components
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,697 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,627 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,511 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,790 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202616 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 101,226 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 5 Jun 202627 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 101,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,115 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009 5 Jun 202614 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,911 MI
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FH53UPN was registered on 2003-12-19
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