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HT53JAO
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration HT53JAO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,238 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,941 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,941 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,964 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- rear inner sills corroded
- fuel cap damp
- covers & shields fitted
- all brake pipes slightly corroded
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
2 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
- rear inner sills corroded
- oil leak
- fuel cap damp
- covers & shields fitted
- all brake pipes slightly corroded
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
3 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,159 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Number plate cracked
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge
- Front Number plate cracked
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,735 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- play in steering and noise
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,234 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,106 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 7 Jul 202627 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,745 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,745 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,544 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
9 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,044 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011 7 Jul 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,585 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010 7 Jul 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,521 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,223 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 7 Jul 202614 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,031 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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HT53JAO was registered on 2003-12-16
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