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ML53YYP
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YYP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,731 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 19 Jun 202630 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear wheel arches corroded
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear wheel arches corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,230 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,913 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018 19 Jun 202631 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,556 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2017 19 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 5,159 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- fuel pipes corroded
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside inner joint has play
11 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 5,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- fuel pipes corroded
- covers fitted
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside inner joint has play
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,306 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
13 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 99,866 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
11 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,461 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2013 19 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,217 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,326 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2011 19 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,807 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2010 19 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,909 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 57,909 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,388 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 19 Jun 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,755 MI
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ML53YYP was registered on 2003-09-30
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