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GL53VUP
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VUP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,517 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,746 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2023 1 Jul 202625 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,478 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover undertray and plastic fitted.
25 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover undertray and plastic fitted.
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,782 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear suspension component corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 98,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear suspension component corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,812 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,644 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018 1 Jul 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,159 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
- 205/55/16 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND O/S/R DAMAGED
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 205/55/16 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND O/S/R DAMAGED
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,174 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
18 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,469 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
18 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 65,469 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,290 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 56,290 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,650 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 1 Jul 202625 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,257 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,416 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,894 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
24 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,551 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 1 Jul 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,410 MI
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GL53VUP was registered on 2003-12-05
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