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FT04WDF
2004 MERCEDES AMBIENTE
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration FT04WDF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES
- Model AMBIENTE
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 11 Apr 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
12 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front to rear under body, suspension components, inner & outer sills and jacking points slightly corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front to rear under body, suspension components, inner & outer sills and jacking points slightly corroded
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- front to rear underbody/suspension components slightly corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- front to rear under body & suspension components corroded
- front to rear inner & outer sills slightly corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 0
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- brake fluid level low
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (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))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside & offside outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside of both sides of sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- brake fluid level low
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx,3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,276 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box snapped off centre (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,317 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
- ride level warning light on
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
15 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,315 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate
- ride level warning light on
- Rear brake discs corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,044 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,243 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018 4 Jun 202623 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,014 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2017 4 Jun 202619 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear dull (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f chassis/abs (6.1.B.2)
16 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,540 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 4 Jun 202616 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 87,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
14 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,459 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 4 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,063 MI
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FT04WDF was registered on 2004-12-31
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