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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration MA53LHO
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expires 26 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,860 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,200 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2025 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,617 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,035 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,114 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022 23 Jun 202629 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,571 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,281 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,122 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 109,122 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,606 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018 23 Jun 202628 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2017 23 Jun 202623 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,452 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 23 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,232 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2014 23 Jun 20261 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,787 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2013 23 Jun 202626 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,700 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,316 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 23 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,051 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2012 23 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,319 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2011 23 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,678 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,988 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009 23 Jun 202610 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,567 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 23 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,042 MI
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MA53LHO was registered on 2003-11-24
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