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MB52ALB
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration MB52ALB
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
22 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,875 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018 23 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 118,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,038 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,406 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,471 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,698 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 23 Jun 202617 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,061 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,437 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,705 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202615 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,191 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,585 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,543 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2009 23 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,557 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2008 23 Jun 202615 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,227 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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MB52ALB was registered on 2003-01-16
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