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ML53VHM
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration ML53VHM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 02 Sep 2020
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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36 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,398 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 137,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,291 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019 17 Jun 20266 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,653 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018 17 Jun 202615 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 84,104 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both wipers not always parking correctly
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 84,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both wipers not always parking correctly
19 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,788 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016 17 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,187 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,762 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 17 Jun 202619 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,439 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 17 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
11 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,563 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
20 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,327 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 17 Jun 202620 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,327 MI
17 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,369 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 17 Jun 202618 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,019 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2009 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,651 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 17 Jun 20265 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,799 MI
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ML53VHM was registered on 2003-09-30
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