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GL53JWY
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration GL53JWY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,673 KM
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2024 18 Jun 202613 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 237,663 KM
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,061 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,620 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,839 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 113,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,524 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various place (3.6.B.2c)
30 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,995 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,345 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
16 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,345 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
30 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,385 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,601 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,195 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 18 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,147 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 18 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,432 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2012 18 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,411 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2011 18 Jun 202628 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 24,258 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2010 18 Jun 202627 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 24,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,206 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2009 18 Jun 202610 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 14,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 18 Jun 202628 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 11,130 MI
18 Jun 202612 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,552 MI
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GL53JWY was registered on 2003-11-22
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