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SW52RJX
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration SW52RJX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
19 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure 3 x mountings corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front undertray broken and insecure
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,683 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole near rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole near rear (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens smashed (4.4.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 97,436 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 97,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x broken hangers (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,921 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,886 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML on
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,997 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 78,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,851 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,298 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,888 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015 15 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,525 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,810 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,491 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,199 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
29 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,996 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010 15 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,911 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 15 Jun 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,880 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
20 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 29,879 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
15 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 23,230 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW52RJX was registered on 2003-01-01
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