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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration OV05VZL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1992cc
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- Expired 07 Feb 2022
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,834 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake has little reserve travel
- Front shocker absorbers have little dampening
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake has little reserve travel
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front shocker absorbers have little dampening
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,019 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021 2 Jul 20265 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,476 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,380 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak gearbox ()
- fuel cap of a temporary type
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- fuel cap of a temporary type
- Oil leak gearbox ()
15 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,686 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- fuel cap is temporary make.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,686 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- fuel cap is temporary make.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,494 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 2 Jul 202628 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,260 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 2 Jul 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,460 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,295 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 2 Jul 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,371 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 2 Jul 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,371 MI
2 Jul 20265 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,150 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,455 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2010 2 Jul 202616 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,123 MI
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OV05VZL was registered on 2005-05-19
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