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OV03PMX
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration OV03PMX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 36 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
36
Total Tests
20
Passes
16
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,063 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- headlamp cloudy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
15 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 179,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- headlamp cloudy
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 176,261 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 176,261 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,831 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,389 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,916 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 165,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,520 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,520 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,394 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,230 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.A.1c)
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,125 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 28 Jun 202610 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,125 MI
28 Jun 20268 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,722 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 28 Jun 202623 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,992 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,832 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 28 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,907 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 98,806 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,689 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,560 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 28 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 80,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011 28 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,518 MI
28 Jun 202617 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,405 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 28 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,666 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2008 28 Jun 202619 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2007 28 Jun 202619 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 36,801 MI
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