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MA53KBJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration MA53KBJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 12 May 2017
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14
Total Tests
9
Passes
5
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,447 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened linkbar (2.4.G.1)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened linkbar (2.4.G.1)
- oil leak
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,330 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,706 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,360 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
5 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,987 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,934 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2012 24 Jun 20265 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,614 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2010 24 Jun 20261 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 86,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
21 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,824 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2009 24 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,084 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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MA53KBJ was registered on 2003-09-27
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