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ML53YYW
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YYW
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 24 Jul 2023
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,487 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,395 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,898 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both front head lamps misting
- Central exhaust box corroding
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both front head lamps misting
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central exhaust box corroding
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,695 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,715 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019 19 Jun 202620 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,043 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,475 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,940 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
28 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,133 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2015 19 Jun 202614 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,795 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,095 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 19 Jun 20269 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,634 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,302 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010 19 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,060 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010 19 Jun 202628 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,682 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009 19 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,481 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,109 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2007 19 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,693 MI
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ML53YYW was registered on 2003-10-28
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