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AX53BWH
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration AX53BWH
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak blown & ineffective (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no checkable image (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak blown & ineffective (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak blown & ineffective (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested no checkable image (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Bumper insecure incorrect mounting screw, most not connected - bumper VERY loose (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 1 rear numberplate light not working
- steel spare wheel fitted offside rear
- offside front jacking point missing
- noise from engine area...
- manufacturer installed cover panels fitted concealing MOT testable items, underbody trays, outer sill covers, etc
- corrosion:- both rear wheelarches, exhaust, front subframe, metal brake pipes,
- coil springs appear weak
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,261 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- under floor covers fitted
- sill covers fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,633 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 14 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
26 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,254 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
2 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,879 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202631 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 93,495 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 93,495 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 85,302 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202618 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 76,277 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,269 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
15 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,895 MI
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AX53BWH was registered on 2003-12-04
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