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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OU53ZDP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 13 Aug 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,588 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- under carriage corroded
- sill covers fitted
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position second catch (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted
- under trays fitted
- under carriage corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- under trays
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,649 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
- both rear tyres deteriorated
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
12 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 113,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- under-trays fitted obscuring underside components
- both rear tyres deteriorated
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,577 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,876 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,111 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,319 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,682 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,087 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,388 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2010 28 Jun 202611 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 63,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,995 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2009 28 Jun 202621 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,589 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,664 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007 28 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,172 MI
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OU53ZDP was registered on 2003-10-30
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