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OU53JGF
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration OU53JGF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,504 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- exhaust starting to deteriorate
- covers and undertrays fitted
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre rear ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush advise attention (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,549 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,044 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,573 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,801 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,625 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 25 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,578 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,625 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 25 Jun 20265 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,447 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2010 25 Jun 20264 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 58,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
6 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,570 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2009 25 Jun 20267 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,784 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2008 25 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,547 MI
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OU53JGF was registered on 2003-09-18
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