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LR53BZF
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration LR53BZF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,902 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside and nearside rear tyre has small cracks on the outer edges
- under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust corroding
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and nearside rear bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,947 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
20 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 132,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- exhaust rear tail pipe corroded
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,670 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bottom inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,468 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
10 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 6 Jun 202612 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,956 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,078 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,547 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,348 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2010 6 Jun 20262 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,422 MI
6 Jun 20262 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,422 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 6 Jun 20266 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,061 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2008 6 Jun 202624 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,571 MI
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LR53BZF was registered on 2003-09-25
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