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GL53VXK
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VXK
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 04 Dec 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 48,150 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 47,213 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 47,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 46,766 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 45,688 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 45,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,163 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,230 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2021 3 Jul 20262 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 43,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 42,406 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside mirror damaged
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,316 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,459 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in tyre wall
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 40,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in tyre wall
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,349 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cuts in wall
- Offside Front 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)
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cuts in wall
- Offside Front 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)
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 38,132 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in walls
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 38,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in walls
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 35,517 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2015 3 Jul 202613 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,112 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,920 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 3 Jul 202623 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,095 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2012 3 Jul 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,772 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2011 3 Jul 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,929 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2010 3 Jul 202611 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,388 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 3 Jul 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,629 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008 3 Jul 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,595 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007 3 Jul 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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GL53VXK was registered on 2003-12-01
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