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SW52AOL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration SW52AOL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,226 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 122,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,494 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,095 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,625 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,562 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
15 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,562 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,369 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 6 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,907 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 6 Jun 20263 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,454 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 6 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,713 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 6 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,509 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202616 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,437 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2008 6 Jun 20262 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,555 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 27,834 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2006 6 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 27,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
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SW52AOL was registered on 2003-02-12
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