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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration DF51BWY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2001
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 29 Jul 2019
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,059 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,059 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,682 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,682 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,814 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,814 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear exhaust box deteriorated slightly
- engine management light on
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,168 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 24 Jun 20267 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,338 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,338 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,562 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014 24 Jun 202615 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,870 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,754 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 24 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,754 MI
24 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 62,130 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
19 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,130 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,834 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,888 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2009 24 Jun 20262 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,822 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2008 24 Jun 20263 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,905 MI
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DF51BWY was registered on 2001-11-01
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