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OU53ZCT
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration OU53ZCT
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
20 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,688 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside headlamp leveling adjuster has minimal range up and down
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray and inner wing/wheel arch....outside prescribed area for the spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,616 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside headlamp leveling adjuster has minimal range up and down
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,793 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,793 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,632 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 114,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,622 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under tray fitted
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,961 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,961 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,960 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyre's worn on outer edges
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,143 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,504 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015 30 Jun 202622 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,855 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 30 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,499 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2012 30 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,817 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2011 30 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,506 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
26 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,832 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 30 Jun 202629 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 41,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,633 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2008 30 Jun 202626 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,979 MI
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OU53ZCT was registered on 2003-09-30
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