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HS53FJA
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration HS53FJA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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129 Total Defects Recorded
20 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,432 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,432 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,042 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,610 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f strut upper mount one bolt missing but secure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- o/s/f strut upper mount one bolt missing but secure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,199 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,043 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,699 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,322 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,791 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
13 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 85,118 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 85,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,654 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
17 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,986 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,986 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,901 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2011 3 Jul 202618 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,113 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2010 3 Jul 202614 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,827 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2009 3 Jul 20269 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 38,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
28 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,274 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2008 3 Jul 202628 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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HS53FJA was registered on 2004-01-28
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