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AM53DDF
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 3222cc
General Information
- Registration AM53DDF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 3222cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 184,221 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,070 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,554 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,153 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,372 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,157 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,539 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,513 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer heat shield insecure
13 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever missing release handle missing (1.1.6 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer heat shield insecure
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,693 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted
18 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,693 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)
- Engine cover & under trays fitted
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,402 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking
- Engine Cover Fitted
- Under Shield Fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,804 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
25 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,578 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 16 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,588 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,770 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
3 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,713 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,418 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2010 16 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,538 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 16 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,895 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,418 MI
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AM53DDF was registered on 2003-10-22
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