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FD53COU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
General Information
- Registration FD53COU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
14
Passes
6
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,151 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,473 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,775 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
25 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,924 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 67,924 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing link (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,036 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre low inner edge & cracks in outer wall
7 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre low inner edge & cracks in outer wall
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,836 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 5 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,877 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,632 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,632 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
20 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,628 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,206 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear 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)
21 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,271 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,120 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,704 MI
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FD53COU was registered on 2003-11-18
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