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ML53TKN
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration ML53TKN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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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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52 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BUSH EXCESSIVE WORN - DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested DUE TO VEHICLE CONDITION - RECOMMEND DO NOT DRIVE TILL REPAIRED (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertrays fitted
- Bonnet cable worn
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))
- Exhaust corroded
- Note - Precheck oil level on MINIMUM RECOMMEND ATTENTION
24 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory 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)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,295 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 73,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,796 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016 23 Jun 202629 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 60,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
5 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,168 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
31 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,090 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,639 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2012 23 Jun 202623 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,405 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2011 23 Jun 202622 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,013 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2010 23 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,640 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,133 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2008 23 Jun 202619 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,616 MI
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ML53TKN was registered on 2003-10-28
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