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LS53VNG
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VNG
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 197,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
6 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,040 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
26 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,722 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Sill covers and Undertrays fitted
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Sill covers and Undertrays fitted
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 167,833 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
- N/S/F Tyre has a slight bulge on Outer sidewall
27 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,515 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 6 Jun 202614 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 151,070 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014 6 Jun 20265 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 133,202 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 133,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,573 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 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)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,108 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,108 MI
6 Jun 202610 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 115,908 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 98,802 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 90,007 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 90,007 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
11 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,758 MI
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LS53VNG was registered on 2003-11-09
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