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SW53FMF
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1689cc
General Information
- Registration SW53FMF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1689cc
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- Expired 17 Dec 2018
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
12
Passes
9
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,998 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)
12 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.A.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,784 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under side vehicle has covers fitted through out
- slight brake binding o/s/r
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,576 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016 13 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,346 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,495 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014 13 Jun 202617 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,594 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,234 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 13 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,297 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
3 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
3 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,308 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,599 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,665 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 71,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,982 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
7 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 53,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
21 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,442 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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SW53FMF was registered on 2004-01-15
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