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AM53FNL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration AM53FNL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,539 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (radius arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,964 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear radius arm (bush or bearing) starting to show corrosion but no excess free play
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
12 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear radius arm (bush or bearing) starting to show corrosion but no excess free play
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,417 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,417 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,375 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,867 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
4 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
14 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,579 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear exhaust box corroded
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs in poor condition
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- rear exhaust box corroded
- o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,549 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,319 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,813 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,813 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,347 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,789 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,603 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2012 13 Jun 20264 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
19 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,502 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011 13 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,050 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,175 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,392 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,242 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AM53FNL was registered on 2003-09-01
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