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FH53UPR
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration FH53UPR
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,394 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 81,394 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,838 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
25 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,838 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,073 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
30 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,693 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2024 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,788 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- General corrosion under vehicle .
11 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,960 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Low brake pad warning is on
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall from under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Low brake pad warning is on
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall from under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,369 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 65,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,666 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2019 5 Jun 202612 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 55,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower outer ball joint rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,161 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018 5 Jun 202619 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017 5 Jun 202629 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,699 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2016 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,768 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 39,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
5 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,556 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2014 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,702 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2013 5 Jun 202622 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,006 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,941 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2011 5 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 26,941 MI
5 Jun 202610 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,856 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,526 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,393 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2008 5 Jun 202620 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 19,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,732 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
27 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FH53UPR was registered on 2003-12-12
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