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HT53JBU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration HT53JBU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
25 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill and inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorating
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- vehicle has plastic sill panels and floor panel covers fitted covering body work and components
23 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 60,028 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes corroding
- o/s/r wheel arch corroding
- o/s/r tyre perishing and getting low
- o/s mirror repeater lamp broken
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- inner sill panels corroding
- flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
- exhaust deteriorating
- body panel damage
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 58,942 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front wiper blades split
- variuos body panels damaged
- slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
- rear inner sill panels corroding
- o/s/r tyre wearing low and perished
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
- exhaust deteriorating
- brake pipes corroding
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 58,942 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes corroding
- variuos body panels damaged
- slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
- rear inner sill panels corroding
- o/s/r tyre wearing low and perished
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- front wiper blades split
- flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
- exhaust deteriorating
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,037 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- variuos body panels damaged
- rear of inner sill panels corroding
- rear brake pipes corroding
- exhaust deteriorating
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front washers need adjusting
- variuos body panels damaged
- rear of inner sill panels corroding
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- rear brake pipes corroding
- exhaust deteriorating
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,059 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake hoses deteriorating
- rear of inner sill panels corroding
- n/s/r light unit cracked
- exhaust deteriorating
- brake pipes corroding
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,704 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- damage to front and rear bumpers
- brake pipes corroding
- front brake hoses perishing
13 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses perishing
- n/s/r light lense cracked
- mixed tyre speed ratings
- damage to front and rear bumpers
- brake pipes corroding
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 41,445 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
12 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 41,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,112 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,229 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,543 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,565 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012 7 Jul 20268 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,448 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011 7 Jul 20268 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,347 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010 7 Jul 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 8,796 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009 7 Jul 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 4,652 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 7 Jul 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 2,484 MI
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HT53JBU was registered on 2003-12-23
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