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MERCEDES-BENZ

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M203 FTC
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Apr 2025
First reg17 Mar 1995
Mileage156,319 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

31 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 June 2026.

PASSED · 10 Apr 2024
Test date10 Apr 2024
Expiry9 Apr 2025
Test number884273734260
Mileage156,319 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2021
Test date6 Dec 2021
Expiry5 Dec 2022
Test number173187828090
Mileage156,300 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis brace slight distorted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear differential leaking
FAILED · 26 Nov 2021
Test date26 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number510594339748
Mileage156,297 mi
DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis brace slight distorted
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear differential leaking
PASSED · 14 Aug 2020
Test date14 Aug 2020
Expiry27 Aug 2021
Test number596803439256
Mileage105,251 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 13 Aug 2020
Test date13 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number700718856712
Mileage150,251 mi
DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Aug 2020
Test date10 Aug 2020
Expiry
Test number525075531946
Mileage150,238 mi
MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 28 Aug 2019
Test date28 Aug 2019
Expiry27 Aug 2020
Test number637503392563
Mileage146,542 mi
PASSED · 3 May 2018
Test date3 May 2018
Expiry2 May 2019
Test number315605120320
Mileage138,546 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 1 May 2018
Test date1 May 2018
Expiry
Test number788983513190
Mileage138,546 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryOil leak
Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2017
Test date27 Apr 2017
Expiry26 Apr 2018
Test number258606089837
Mileage132,464 mi
Advisorysteering idler arm has slight play
AdvisoryOil leak engine
AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
PASSED · 27 Apr 2016
Test date27 Apr 2016
Expiry26 Apr 2017
Test number986671017470
Mileage126,940 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 9 Dec 2014
Test date9 Dec 2014
Expiry8 Dec 2015
Test number285103644331
Mileage126,836 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASSED · 29 Nov 2013
Test date29 Nov 2013
Expiry28 Nov 2014
Test number587733833306
Mileage125,622 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredrear exhaust corroded
FAILED · 27 Nov 2013
Test date27 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number655451033312
Mileage125,622 mi
FailOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredrear exhaust corroded
FAILED · 30 Aug 2012
Test date30 Aug 2012
Expiry
Test number279213342203
Mileage125,620 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 5 Mar 2012
Test date5 Mar 2012
Expiry
Test number459685362091
Mileage125,610 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredcorrosion to both front wings
User Enteredcorrosion to o/s/r wing
User Enteredgeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension
FAILED · 18 Oct 2011
Test date18 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number756461691201
Mileage125,595 mi
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2009
Test date2 Feb 2009
Expiry1 Feb 2010
Test number684703639002
Mileage124,808 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredPropshaft component defective
FAILED · 16 Jan 2009
Test date16 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number783976919043
Mileage124,803 mi
FailNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User EnteredPropshaft component defective
PASSED · 19 Dec 2007
Test date19 Dec 2007
Expiry7 Jan 2009
Test number892353057394
Mileage118,347 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 18 Dec 2007
Test date18 Dec 2007
Expiry
Test number432942757395
Mileage118,347 mi
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FailDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2006
Test date21 Dec 2006
Expiry7 Jan 2008
Test number524875056383
Mileage111,940 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredoffside rear seat belt buckle case broken
User Enteredsqueeking noise from offside front when carrying out steering shake test
User Enteredfuel pipe to fuel filter deteriorating but not leaking
User Enteredheat shield loose and rattling on exhaust front pipe
PASSED · 31 Dec 2005
Test date31 Dec 2005
Expiry7 Jan 2007
Test number413685565401
Mileage102,409 mi