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OU53DVB
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OU53DVB
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 144,404 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,757 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 134,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,387 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025 30 Jun 202613 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,758 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2024 30 Jun 202628 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,680 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023 30 Jun 202626 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
1 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,273 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,581 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
1 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,191 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear both (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear both (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,771 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 30 Jun 202610 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,152 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 30 Jun 20266 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,104 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 30 Jun 202622 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,073 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 30 Jun 202622 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,073 MI
30 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,487 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 30 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,487 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)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,336 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 30 Jun 202611 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,808 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 30 Jun 20264 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,607 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2012 30 Jun 20265 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,073 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2011 30 Jun 20262 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,049 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 30 Jun 202631 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,332 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009 30 Jun 20265 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,552 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2008 30 Jun 20264 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,695 MI
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OU53DVB was registered on 2003-09-01
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