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HT53JJZ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration HT53JJZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 24 Jan 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,386 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear All rear suspension arms corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,710 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
24 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
27 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 84,607 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Most rear suspension components surface corrosion
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 81,804 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024 7 Jul 202625 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,799 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023 7 Jul 202622 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,932 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021 7 Jul 202614 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,558 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2019 7 Jul 20268 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,816 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2018 7 Jul 202624 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,073 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017 7 Jul 202624 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,073 MI
7 Jul 202624 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,304 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,578 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,578 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,442 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013 7 Jul 202619 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 39,442 MI
7 Jul 202624 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,684 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
9 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,921 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 7 Jul 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,092 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,698 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,036 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 7 Jul 20262 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,852 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT53JJZ was registered on 2003-12-23
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