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OU53ZCJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OU53ZCJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,928 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 132,280 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 132,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 121,745 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 121,745 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,207 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Undertray fitted
- Both sides outer sills covered not allowing full inspection
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,360 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2022 29 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,548 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2021 29 Jun 20265 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,720 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,156 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019 29 Jun 202623 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,355 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2018 29 Jun 202626 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,429 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,234 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,234 MI
29 Jun 202624 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,513 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2015 29 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,415 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2014 29 Jun 202621 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,382 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 84,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,138 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,181 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 29 Jun 202611 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,029 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 29 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,309 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 29 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,962 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2008 29 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,678 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007 29 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OU53ZCJ was registered on 2003-10-09
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