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OV53YGU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
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- Registration OV53YGU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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138 Total Defects Recorded
1 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 172,510 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both side (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components
1 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 172,510 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both side (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- engine covers fitted obscuring some under side components
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,953 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 163,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + bar corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust corroded
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,721 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear subframe rusty
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,620 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,632 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019 3 Jul 20262 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 146,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
1 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,096 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Wiper blades smearing
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (2.4.G.1)
- Both front brake discs slightly ridged
1 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Castor (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Wiper blades smearing
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (2.4.G.1)
- Both front brake discs slightly ridged
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Castor (2.4.G.2)
- Rear exhaust hanger broken away but exhaust is still supported at time of test
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,237 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f cross strut bush perishing
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,430 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,881 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
7 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,881 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,939 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
5 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,066 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 3 Jul 20265 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,885 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,417 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,860 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,860 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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OV53YGU was registered on 2003-11-11
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