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2005 MERCEDES ESTATE
General Information
- Registration FN05HSX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES
- Model ESTATE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expired 04 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 3.91% (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 209 (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.89 (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,473 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,879 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Undertrays fitted
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,502 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,502 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,714 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40x17 (4.1.E.1)
- engine management light on
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,250 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 106,250 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,339 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,883 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015 4 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,202 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014 4 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 77,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
20 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,327 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 4 Jun 202618 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 18,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
15 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,794 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 4 Jun 202615 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 63,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,924 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011 4 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,621 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,800 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2009 4 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,789 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FN05HSX was registered on 2005-03-21
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