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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration OY53FBD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 29 Jun 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) 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
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective center and rear. (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,971 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,420 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,754 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 82,049 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023 29 Jun 202624 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,790 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,701 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- stone chip in screen
18 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- stone chip in screen
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 68,342 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,838 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 57,280 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading
13 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 57,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front windscreen wiper blade worn
- Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading
31 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,667 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,276 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2016 29 Jun 202623 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,911 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2015 29 Jun 20262 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,520 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2014 29 Jun 20264 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,502 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2013 29 Jun 202623 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,374 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,828 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,362 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,463 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 29 Jun 202625 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,535 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007 29 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 16,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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OY53FBD was registered on 2003-09-26
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