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GF53LYC
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration GF53LYC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 27 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
8 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault and bas warning lamp on (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both poss lens faded (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front floor corroded, not in prescribed area
- Nearside Rear brake scrapping. (pads ok)
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,266 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside under shield damaged
27 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,271 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 166,614 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,785 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,870 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 27 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,243 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Slight play in both front suspension arm bushes
- Slight play in both front wheel bearings
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,073 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 27 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,705 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015 27 Jun 202614 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,703 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 27 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,676 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 27 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,270 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2011 27 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,870 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 27 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,300 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 27 Jun 202624 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,169 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 27 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,641 MI
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GF53LYC was registered on 2003-09-26
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