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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration ML53VGG
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested insufficient exhaust pressure (7.3.A.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- knocking through steering column
- slight wear in engine mounting
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc corroded
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,882 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking through steering column
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 86,882 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- knocking through steering column
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,356 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,941 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,266 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013 17 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,272 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,270 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 17 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,402 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,563 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202611 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,563 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2009 17 Jun 202611 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2008 17 Jun 20269 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,942 MI
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ML53VGG was registered on 2003-09-27
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