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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OV03PPU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,820 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 173,388 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,413 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 167,486 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,587 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,409 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 152,275 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,815 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,907 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,816 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,235 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,238 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,238 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 121,233 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 30 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,066 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 115,066 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,928 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,994 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2011 30 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,111 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 30 Jun 202622 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,119 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 30 Jun 202625 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,110 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2008 30 Jun 202621 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,575 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2007 30 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV03PPU was registered on 2003-05-01
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