RA53HMU - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: Not validGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 26 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 144,039 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 3.00+ max 0.20 bet (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed excessive readings (8.2.2.2 (e))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Passed - 09 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,133 mi
Expires: 25 October 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 07 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,111 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside mirror output dull
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame/ coil springs/ arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 14 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,909 mi
Expires: 25 October 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory rear vehicle body is slightly corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory undertray and engien covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 15 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,202 mi
Expires: 25 October 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 26 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,963 mi
Expires: 25 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear sub-frame unit/both rear suspension coil springs are slightly corroded
- Advisory slight oil leak from the gearbox unit
- Advisory front exhaust bracket to gearbox connection is loose
- Advisory undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle
- Advisory slight creaking from the front shock absorber top mounts
Failed - 26 October 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,963 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear sub-frame unit/both rear suspension coil springs are slightly corroded
- Advisory slight oil leak from the gearbox unit
- Advisory front exhaust bracket to gearbox connection is loose
- Advisory undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle
- Advisory slight creaking from the front shock absorber top mounts
Passed - 26 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,303 mi
Expires: 25 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory slight body corrosion
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory slight smear from the front wiper blades
Passed - 13 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 113,008 mi
Expires: 12 October 2019
Passed - 11 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,220 mi
Expires: 10 October 2018
Failed - 09 October 2017 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,195 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
- Dangerous Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside 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)
Passed - 11 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,825 mi
Expires: 10 October 2017
Passed - 10 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,614 mi
Expires: 09 October 2016
Passed - 04 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,220 mi
Expires: 03 October 2015
Passed - 01 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,558 mi
Expires: 30 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 29 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,773 mi
Expires: 30 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 01 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,815 mi
Expires: 30 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 29 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,523 mi
Expires: 28 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 25 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,469 mi
Expires: 24 September 2010
Passed - 15 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,093 mi
Expires: 14 December 2008
Passed - 14 December 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,192 mi
Expires: 13 December 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for RA53HMU?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of RA53HMU?
The tax status is Untaxed and is due on 11 July 2025.
What are the specifications of RA53HMU?
This is a 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1796cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of RA53HMU?
This vehicle produces 195 g/km of CO2 emissions.