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ML53VJP
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
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- Registration ML53VJP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,028 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,991 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear brake binding after parking brake applied
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,605 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside parkig brake effort poor
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- various suspension bushes splitting
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm[border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside parkig brake effort poor
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- various suspension bushes splitting
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm[border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,453 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside parking brake performance poor
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated border line (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm [border line] (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,855 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (3.5.1i)
- dampness around rear fuel pipe
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,429 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018 20 Jun 202621 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 20 Jun 202631 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 62,143 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 62,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,322 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2015 20 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
4 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,278 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,689 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 20 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,572 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 20 Jun 20269 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,372 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2010 20 Jun 20265 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 27,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
9 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,535 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2009 20 Jun 202611 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,295 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- 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)
12 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,691 MI
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ML53VJP was registered on 2003-09-30
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