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A160 AVANTGARDE AUTO · Silver

AO02 EFE
MERCEDES AO02 EFE
MOTValid
MOT due11 Nov 2026
First reg1 May 2002
Mileage69,760 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Oct 2026

Vehicle age

24 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 12 Nov 2025
Test date12 Nov 2025
Expiry11 Nov 2026
Test number830358431807
Mileage69,760 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering linkage lightly rubbing STEERING CROUNCHY FELT AT STEERING WHEEL (2.1.4 (a))
FAILED · 10 Nov 2025
Test date10 Nov 2025
Expiry—
Test number893861355268
Mileage69,759 mi
MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S OUTER (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATED BUT NOT BLOWING
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective REQUIRE CLEANING O/S AND N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering linkage lightly rubbing STEERING CROUNCHY FELT AT STEERING WHEEL (2.1.4 (a))
PASSED · 7 Nov 2024
Test date7 Nov 2024
Expiry6 Nov 2025
Test number445487683531
Mileage69,736 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Nov 2024
Test date7 Nov 2024
Expiry—
Test number180435591974
Mileage69,736 mi
PrsBrake warning device not identifying low pressure HANDBRAKE SWITCH (1.1.4 (a) (ii))
PrsNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECT (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2022
Test date19 Nov 2022
Expiry6 Dec 2023
Test number939283378828
Mileage67,344 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Dec 2021
Test date2 Dec 2021
Expiry6 Dec 2022
Test number928923338108
Mileage62,510 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 27 Nov 2021
Test date27 Nov 2021
Expiry—
Test number886607014475
Mileage62,397 mi
MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry6 Dec 2021
Test number691643504686
Mileage56,461 mi
FAILED · 7 Dec 2020
Test date7 Dec 2020
Expiry—
Test number206022009904
Mileage56,461 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 21 May 2019
Test date21 May 2019
Expiry20 Nov 2020
Test number394536206190
Mileage54,437 mi
Advisoryengine management light on
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 14 Mar 2018
Test date14 Mar 2018
Expiry13 Mar 2019
Test number552607722251
Mileage52,227 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2017
Test date7 Apr 2017
Expiry16 Apr 2018
Test number636403312299
Mileage50,079 mi
Advisorynsf tyre wearing on edges
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 5 Apr 2016
Test date5 Apr 2016
Expiry16 Apr 2017
Test number790946630361
Mileage47,916 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2016
Test date29 Mar 2016
Expiry—
Test number965874182499
Mileage47,875 mi
FailOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2015
Test date18 Mar 2015
Expiry16 Apr 2016
Test number247337275097
Mileage—
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 16 Mar 2015
Test date16 Mar 2015
Expiry—
Test number279645675001
Mileage—
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED · 4 Apr 2014
Test date4 Apr 2014
Expiry16 Apr 2015
Test number327994994002
Mileage0 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 3 Apr 2013
Test date3 Apr 2013
Expiry16 Apr 2014
Test number147223493447
Mileage0 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 4 Apr 2012
Test date4 Apr 2012
Expiry16 Apr 2013
Test number737865692021
Mileage37,979 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredall tyres cracking but no ply or cords exposed
User Enteredoff side rear and near side rear brake pipes corroding slightly
PASSED · 17 Mar 2011
Test date17 Mar 2011
Expiry16 Apr 2012
Test number835686471086
Mileage34,566 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 18 Mar 2010
Test date18 Mar 2010
Expiry16 Apr 2011
Test number350457870029
Mileage31,242 mi
User Enteredexhaust box rusting
User Enteredfront flexis perishing
User Enteredsurface rust on front discs
User Enteredmost of underside obscured by plastic undertrays,not allowing full inspection of testable items
FAILED · 31 Mar 2009
Test date31 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number191810299473
Mileage27,646 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Enteredrear no plate starting to deteriate
PASSED · 31 Mar 2009
Test date31 Mar 2009
Expiry16 Apr 2010
Test number142870099046
Mileage27,646 mi
User Enteredrear no plate starting to deteriate
PASSED · 2 Apr 2008
Test date2 Apr 2008
Expiry16 Apr 2009
Test number590353098035
Mileage24,725 mi
FAILED · 31 Mar 2008
Test date31 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number581321798086
Mileage24,723 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 17 Apr 2007
Test date17 Apr 2007
Expiry16 Apr 2008
Test number514547507192
Mileage21,911 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2005
Test date21 Nov 2005
Expiry20 Nov 2006
Test number631305125349
Mileage19,061 mi