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LS53TGE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration LS53TGE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 18 Dec 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,621 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,788 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,108 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,551 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
4 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
4 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,897 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 646,737 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2013 7 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,117 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,117 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,242 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2010 7 Jun 20267 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,242 MI
7 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,937 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,622 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 7 Jun 20261 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
- Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,190 MI
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LS53TGE was registered on 2003-11-19
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