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OV53YFH
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2597cc
General Information
- Registration OV53YFH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2597cc
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- Expired 17 May 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
18
Passes
3
Failures
85.71%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
10 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,257 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/zr17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 117,353 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,767 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,072 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2022 2 Jul 202613 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,524 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,077 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019 2 Jul 202623 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,524 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,552 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017 2 Jul 202624 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,712 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016 2 Jul 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,523 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 2 Jul 202625 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,400 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014 2 Jul 202617 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,437 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 2 Jul 202628 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,357 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2012 2 Jul 20263 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,573 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011 2 Jul 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,629 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,790 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009Advisory 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)
26 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,095 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,266 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OV53YFH was registered on 2003-10-28
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