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DN05XSW
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Turquoise
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1992cc
General Information
- Registration DN05XSW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Turquoise
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
14
Passes
12
Failures
53.85%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,696 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended no retracting (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,949 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 2.5mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 130,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 2.5mm bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,062 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer (5.2.3 (e))
27 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,079 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,134 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 107,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,256 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019 25 Jan 201822 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,256 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,532 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2017 6 Jul 20166 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,011 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,011 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,279 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015 8 Mar 201411 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,191 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014 26 Feb 201326 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,763 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 31 Jan 201231 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
27 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
13 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,981 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,882 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,882 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,535 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DN05XSW was registered on 2005-07-21
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