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A160 CDI CLASSIC SE SWB · Silver

AK53 ZFB
MERCEDES AK53 ZFB
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Nov 2017
First reg17 Nov 2003
Mileage—
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 28 January 2026.

FAILED · 22 Nov 2017
Test date22 Nov 2017
Expiry—
Test number881477301906
Mileage—
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailFront Headlamp aim too low both headlights (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOil leak
FailOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FailNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, confined space (5.2.6)
AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)
AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 24 Nov 2016
Test date24 Nov 2016
Expiry25 Nov 2017
Test number903150692278
Mileage—
Advisoryknock at steering wheel when rocked left to right.
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre drill bit.
AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin delaminateing due to corrosion.
FAILED · 18 Nov 2016
Test date18 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number319078297693
Mileage—
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisoryknock at steering wheel when rocked left to right.
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailFuel pipe union leaking pipe at high pressure pump. (7.2.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to n/s/f hose (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe to o/s/f hose (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre drill bit.
AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin delaminateing due to corrosion.
PASSED · 16 Nov 2015
Test date16 Nov 2015
Expiry25 Nov 2016
Test number245977828051
Mileage152,694 mi
PASSED · 13 Nov 2014
Test date13 Nov 2014
Expiry25 Nov 2015
Test number188367614334
Mileage136,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 30 Oct 2013
Test date30 Oct 2013
Expiry25 Nov 2014
Test number215983603311
Mileage127,092 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 9 Nov 2012
Test date9 Nov 2012
Expiry25 Nov 2013
Test number216744712358
Mileage116,450 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry25 Nov 2012
Test number166610221379
Mileage102,191 mi
FAILED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry—
Test number188520221386
Mileage102,191 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2010
Test date26 Nov 2010
Expiry25 Nov 2011
Test number584260030321
Mileage92,946 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
User Enteredvehicle under covers fitted
PASSED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry2 Nov 2010
Test number743427509300
Mileage79,114 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoff side rear passenger seat not fitted
User Enteredvehicle under covers fitted
FAILED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry—
Test number710487209318
Mileage79,114 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredoff side rear passenger seat not fitted
User Enteredvehicle under covers fitted
FAILED · 13 Oct 2008
Test date13 Oct 2008
Expiry—
Test number181107188283
Mileage57,937 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredvehicle under covers fitted
PASSED · 13 Oct 2008
Test date13 Oct 2008
Expiry12 Oct 2009
Test number921037888224
Mileage57,937 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredvehicle under covers fitted
PASSED · 6 Nov 2007
Test date6 Nov 2007
Expiry27 Nov 2008
Test number450210917472
Mileage44,345 mi
PASSED · 28 Nov 2006
Test date28 Nov 2006
Expiry27 Nov 2007
Test number312562836303
Mileage31,669 mi
PASSED · 19 Sep 2006
Test date19 Sep 2006
Expiry18 Sep 2007
Test number524712366224
Mileage30,069 mi