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AV55MVT
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1699cc
General Information
- Registration AV55MVT
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,643 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Undertray insecure arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r & o/s/r (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,438 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2020 15 Jun 20266 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- bonnet releases handle missing under bonnet
- Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3/16 (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split to excess (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3/16 (1.1.11 (c))
- bonnet releases handle missing under bonnet
- Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 79,410 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Rear Bumper insecure ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge and out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)
- undertrays fitted
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,237 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted obscuring some components
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 71,254 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
12 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 71,254 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,379 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,257 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 15 Jun 202630 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,558 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2012 15 Jun 202625 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,408 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 15 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,515 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010 15 Jun 202626 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,515 MI
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AV55MVT was registered on 2005-10-05
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