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ST53FLC
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration ST53FLC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,410 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar becoming corroded.
- Offside Rear Tie bar becoming corroded.
- All alloy wheels are becoming corroded.
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 167,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) 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
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres are scrubbed on edges.
25 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,673 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension components rusty
- corrosion noted around rear arches and visible parts of floorpan at rear
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 156,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti roll bar drop link contacting chassis (2.4.A.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar displaced to n/s and contacting suspension arm on lock (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- rear suspension components rusty
- corrosion noted around rear arches and visible parts of floorpan at rear
- Nearside parking brake reading lower than expected
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,850 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 10 Jun 202620 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,251 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory 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)
26 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint gaiter split all round (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory 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)
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,631 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 10 Jun 202623 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 139,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 128,105 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 10 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 128,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,543 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 10 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,028 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 10 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,812 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,715 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2010Advisory 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
29 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,641 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,246 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 10 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,111 MI
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ST53FLC was registered on 2003-10-10
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