BT53ZHW - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 23 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
23
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 30 January 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,218 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Major Front Exhaust system insecure metal bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front tyre date stamped pre 2000
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2012
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory under trays fitted
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,885 mi
Expires: 20 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,885 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,827 mi
Expires: 20 December 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 11 December 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,827 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 21 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,994 mi
Expires: 20 December 2020
Failed - 20 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,993 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed - 23 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,723 mi
Expires: 15 August 2019
Passed - 20 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,002 mi
Expires: 15 August 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating
Failed - 19 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,002 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Major Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Major Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory front wiper blade rubbers deteriorating
Passed - 30 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,924 mi
Expires: 15 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 08 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,574 mi
Expires: 15 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring components
- Advisory engine covers fitted obscuring components
Failed - 08 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,574 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory under trays fitted obscuring components
- Advisory engine covers fitted obscuring components
Passed - 09 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,819 mi
Expires: 15 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 10 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,416 mi
Expires: 15 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed - 10 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,416 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 11 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,398 mi
Expires: 15 August 2013
Passed - 09 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,531 mi
Expires: 15 August 2012
Failed - 09 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,531 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Passed - 03 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,327 mi
Expires: 15 August 2011
Passed - 10 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,512 mi
Expires: 15 August 2010
Passed - 11 August 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,439 mi
Expires: 15 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 16 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,538 mi
Expires: 15 August 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for BT53ZHW?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of BT53ZHW?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 01 October 2023.
What are the specifications of BT53ZHW?
This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of BT53ZHW?
This vehicle produces 202 g/km of CO2 emissions.