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OV53YGZ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration OV53YGZ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,310 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,802 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- ABS light came on during road test but went out
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ABS light came on during road test but went out
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,967 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
1 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,370 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ABS light came on during road test but went out
25 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 126,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ABS light came on during road test but went out
31 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,550 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear shocks slightly weak
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,880 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015 5 Jul 202623 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
20 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,225 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,225 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,856 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 5 Jul 202626 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
4 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,938 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
4 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,551 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011 5 Jul 202624 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,134 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010 5 Jul 202629 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,564 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2008 5 Jul 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,497 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 5 Jul 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,999 MI
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OV53YGZ was registered on 2003-11-20
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