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SC53SFU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration SC53SFU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expires 11 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 192,302 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,032 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,766 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 181,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,851 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 164,671 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,699 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,699 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,319 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,079 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,652 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,864 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,057 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,025 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,225 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,201 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,191 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,445 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,272 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
7 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,407 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,337 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,397 MI
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SC53SFU was registered on 2003-12-11
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