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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration FX03SNF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 12 Mar 2022
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,864 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
1 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 165,500 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
5 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 165,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 160,526 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
25 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 160,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
2 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 155,167 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded OS + NS front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front + rear arms (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front + rear arms (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded OS + NS front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,964 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All four metal brake pipes to all four flexible hoses are corroded
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall
23 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,502 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 144,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded to both rear flexible brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,306 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 127,700 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,138 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,475 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,731 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202627 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 108,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
18 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,630 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2011 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
26 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,572 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2010 5 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,527 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 80,791 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2008 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 80,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,789 MI
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FX03SNF was registered on 2003-03-11
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