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GL53KXN
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration GL53KXN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
14
Passes
3
Failures
82.35%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,854 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,162 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,852 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 76,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested head lamp not working on main beam or dip (1.8.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,801 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front tyre rubber perished on inside edge
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,604 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,828 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015 27 Jun 202611 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,549 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,737 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,962 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,852 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 27 Jun 202611 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,762 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,533 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2009 27 Jun 202612 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,589 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2008 27 Jun 202622 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,303 MI
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GL53KXN was registered on 2003-11-19
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