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SW54BDX
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration SW54BDX
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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- Expired 15 Sep 2021
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,775 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2021 13 Jun 202612 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sender broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,602 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear heatshield loose nsr brake pads low brakepipes corroded slight play in front lower wishbone arm s
18 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,320 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202618 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,999 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 143,867 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017 13 Jun 202630 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,500 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 13 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,665 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,486 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,486 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,069 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,682 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,578 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2011 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,085 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,112 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 61,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,586 MI
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SW54BDX was registered on 2004-12-09
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