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SW53ABU
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2688cc
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- Registration SW53ABU
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model ML
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2688cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
16
Passes
11
Failures
59.26%
Pass Rate
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134 Total Defects Recorded
28 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,793 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole length of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 161,799 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorating
- Vehicle structure and suspension components has slight corrosion
- Rear slam panel excessively corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front slam panel excessively corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
28 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 161,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Coolant hose rubbing u against cat (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure and suspension components has slight corrosion
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Fuel cap seal deteriorating
- Front slam panel excessively corroded
- Rear slam panel excessively corroded
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On limit (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,876 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both sides. (1.1.11 (d) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,646 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on its inner edge
19 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing End link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear tyre wearing on its inner edge
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,439 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Advise both front anti roll bar d bushes detiorated
- Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in
30 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in
11 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,782 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
4 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,658 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,311 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202617 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,606 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 10 Jun 202617 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,432 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,028 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,260 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,947 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2012 10 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,112 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 10 Jun 20269 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,319 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,698 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,736 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,905 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 19,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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