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OV53LNJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration OV53LNJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 17 Nov 2018
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
18 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,591 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,925 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge & old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre old & perishing 2012 y o m
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
- Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
30 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
- Under trays fitted obscuring some components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge & old 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre old & perishing 2012 y o m
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Engine management lamp indicating fault
- Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
- Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn
22 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,287 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)
9 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front tyre perished
- Offside Front tyre perished and worn on edges
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,827 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 29 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,047 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 29 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,657 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,387 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,646 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 72,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,469 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,849 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2010 29 Jun 202619 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,779 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 29 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,534 MI
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OV53LNJ was registered on 2003-10-16
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