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ML53VHD
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration ML53VHD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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41 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,958 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,649 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,598 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted unable to see all components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
10 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,302 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
7 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,981 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 17 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
25 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,886 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013 17 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012 17 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 79,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
22 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,988 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,154 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 17 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
18 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,036 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 17 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,983 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
17 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,727 MI
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ML53VHD was registered on 2003-09-30
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