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ML53VGA
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53VGA
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,906 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded
- outer skin of rear exhaust coming away
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,083 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
- under trays and sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to arch (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to arch (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- under trays and sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust system corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,583 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,405 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 115,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,818 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,619 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2013 17 Jun 202618 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,157 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2012 17 Jun 202619 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,619 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2011 17 Jun 202619 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
17 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,388 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2010 17 Jun 202617 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,494 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2009 17 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,961 MI
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ML53VGA was registered on 2003-09-27
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