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SW53FLB
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FLB
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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- Expired 23 Nov 2016
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
10
Passes
5
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 128,910 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened rear pipes been greased (3.6.A.3)
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
8 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 128,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,076 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,054 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,183 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,847 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,295 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,174 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,322 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 13 Jun 20269 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,698 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 13 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,258 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 40,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW53FLB was registered on 2004-01-30
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