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2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV04PLN
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing (4.1.E.1)
- full under tray fitted
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
- rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,266 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- outer skin exhaust corroded (backbox)
- full under tray fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 137,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- outer skin exhaust corroded (backbox)
- full under tray fitted
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,375 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 28 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,375 MI
28 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,344 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 28 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,344 MI
28 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,096 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 28 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,342 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,927 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013Reason(s) for failure
- Nail in offside rear tyre Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,699 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 28 Jun 202616 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 86,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
17 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,000 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2011 28 Jun 202617 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
18 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,382 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 28 Jun 202619 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,760 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory 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)
19 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,760 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 33,842 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,842 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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OV04PLN was registered on 2004-04-30
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