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GL53JWU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration GL53JWU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
23 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 189,285 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023 18 Jun 202621 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 189,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,557 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022 18 Jun 20267 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 174,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 169,809 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 18 Jun 202630 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 169,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,367 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- spare tyre flat
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
24 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,367 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- spare tyre flat
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,739 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,796 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2017 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,782 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 141,718 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
16 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 141,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
21 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,963 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2014 18 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,009 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013 18 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,008 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)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,605 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012 18 Jun 20261 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 109,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,875 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,628 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,691 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 64,003 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53JWU was registered on 2003-11-28
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