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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration SW03YRJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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- Expired 13 Oct 2021
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,676 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
25 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested n/s/f tyre blown out (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure support broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,944 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
20 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,785 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake Discs Corroded
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 87,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Strut Bearing Excessively Rough (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake Discs Corroded
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,058 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken bracket (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,698 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 71,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,419 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 64,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays present
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine management light shows a fault
13 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,377 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,956 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 8 Jun 202613 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,042 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW03YRJ was registered on 2003-12-31
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