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OU54VTL
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 4966cc
General Information
- Registration OU54VTL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4966cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 182,593 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,946 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,948 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2023 28 Jun 202610 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
18 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,483 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,177 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020 28 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,861 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,197 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2018 28 Jun 20268 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,640 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front INTERIOR MIRROR IS LOOSE
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT FULLY RETRACTING
- Centre Rear BOTH EXHAUST HANGER BRACKETS BROKEN OFF
7 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Front INTERIOR MIRROR IS LOOSE
- Centre Rear BOTH EXHAUST HANGER BRACKETS BROKEN OFF
- Nearside Rear SEAT BELT NOT FULLY RETRACTING
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,975 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,021 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
6 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,875 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,155 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013Advisory 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)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,032 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2012 28 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,485 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
23 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
20 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,977 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,549 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2009 28 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 34,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,128 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008 28 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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OU54VTL was registered on 2004-10-28
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