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SC03TFJ
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration SC03TFJ
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
13
Passes
4
Failures
76.47%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
29 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,995 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Front (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS Front Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub-Frame Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Back Box Corroded (No Leaks)
- Coil spring corroded OS Front & Rear Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached Clearly Excessive Movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both Bulbs Not Working (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OS Front Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Sub-Frame Surface Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded OS Front & Rear Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Back Box Corroded (No Leaks)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Front (1.1.11 (c))
9 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,417 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside front+rear (3.6.B.2c)
- general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,497 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under cover fitted some component cannot check
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer grooves (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner grooves (4.1.E.1)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,186 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,599 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2015 12 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,912 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,142 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,786 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,840 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 12 Jun 202616 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
13 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,955 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
26 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,943 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,377 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008 12 Jun 202624 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,703 MI
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SC03TFJ was registered on 2003-06-30
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