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SW03YBN
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW03YBN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
23 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired retaining pin out (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both sides (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- eml on
- brake pad warning light on
- dash warning number plate bulb not working
26 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 119,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre exhaust hanger broken
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge
24 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,318 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under tray fitted
- rear discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 110,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- under tray fitted
- rear brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,918 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,326 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2015 8 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,938 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,260 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,646 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,563 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,524 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,373 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 8 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 51,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,871 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2008 8 Jun 20267 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,941 MI
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SW03YBN was registered on 2003-06-26
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