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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration ML53HXY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- faults with interior lights
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- fault with display
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,456 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2017 24 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,164 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,164 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2015 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,952 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 121,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 110,557 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,463 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202611 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,312 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,365 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010 24 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,987 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 24 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,975 MI
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ML53HXY was registered on 2003-09-26
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