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FD53LRL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration FD53LRL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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- Expired 12 Sep 2025
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,030 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 113,313 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 113,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,964 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 104,935 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Slight play detected at steering wheel
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,234 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,631 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,296 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018 5 Jun 20266 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,290 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,926 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracking
- Offside Front tyre cracking
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,429 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,476 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2015 5 Jun 202618 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014 5 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,145 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 5 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,145 MI
5 Jun 20262 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) Dangerous
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
30 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,433 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,146 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 36,146 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)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,438 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,294 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,394 MI
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FD53LRL was registered on 2003-12-05
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