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LS53AUC
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53AUC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
8
Passes
6
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,673 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,551 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,269 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 59,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,775 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,275 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,266 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,483 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2009 10 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,638 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 10 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- An item not tested (Manual)
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LS53AUC was registered on 2003-09-30
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