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MERCEDES-BENZ

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BD53 KSD
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Mar 2026
First reg29 Nov 2003
Mileage51,857 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2025
Test date25 Feb 2025
Expiry12 Mar 2026
Test number756817375832
Mileage51,857 mi
PASSED · 28 Feb 2024
Test date28 Feb 2024
Expiry12 Mar 2025
Test number669126760067
Mileage50,953 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 1 Mar 2023
Test date1 Mar 2023
Expiry12 Mar 2024
Test number790209265990
Mileage49,678 mi
Advisoryextensive corrosion underbody
AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 11 Mar 2022
Test date11 Mar 2022
Expiry12 Mar 2023
Test number981946410868
Mileage48,671 mi
Advisoryextensive corrosion under vehicle
Advisorybrake back plates corroded
FAILED · 7 Mar 2022
Test date7 Mar 2022
Expiry
Test number818762364812
Mileage48,670 mi
MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advisoryextensive corrosion under vehicle
Advisorybrake back plates corroded
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Mar 2021
Test date12 Mar 2021
Expiry12 Mar 2022
Test number281639641273
Mileage48,367 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear brakes back plates corroded
FAILED · 26 Feb 2021
Test date26 Feb 2021
Expiry
Test number284214650130
Mileage48,325 mi
MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
PASSED · 5 Mar 2020
Test date5 Mar 2020
Expiry12 Mar 2021
Test number358704744323
Mileage47,842 mi
Advisorysuspension "soft"
Advisorysome play in nearside of steering rack
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisoryparking brake mechanism "sticks"
Advisorysome play in offside of steering rack
FAILED · 3 Mar 2020
Test date3 Mar 2020
Expiry
Test number266265596696
Mileage47,841 mi
Advisorysuspension "soft"
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Advisoryfront brake pads appear worn
Advisorysome play in nearside of steering rack
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryparking brake mechanism "sticks"
Advisorysome play in offside of steering rack
PASSED · 19 Feb 2019
Test date19 Feb 2019
Expiry12 Mar 2020
Test number973804414585
Mileage46,774 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 13 Mar 2018
Test date13 Mar 2018
Expiry12 Mar 2019
Test number380017546293
Mileage45,816 mi
Advisoryrear shock absorber appears slightly weak
Advisoryrear brakes noisy
Advisorysome corrosion under vehicle - coil spring mounting areas etc
Advisoryoffside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded
FAILED · 6 Mar 2018
Test date6 Mar 2018
Expiry
Test number374882239460
Mileage45,807 mi
Advisoryrear shock absorber appears slightly weak
FailNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisoryrear brakes noisy
Advisorysome corrosion under vehicle - coil spring mounting areas etc
PASSED · 22 Feb 2017
Test date22 Feb 2017
Expiry10 Mar 2018
Test number594058762277
Mileage44,485 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 22 Feb 2017
Test date22 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number415050860041
Mileage44,844 mi
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 3 Mar 2016
Test date3 Mar 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number758796547439
Mileage43,638 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge & at limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 2 Mar 2016
Test date2 Mar 2016
Expiry
Test number743488637514
Mileage43,636 mi
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge & at limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Mar 2015
Test date9 Mar 2015
Expiry10 Mar 2016
Test number245028865062
Mileage40,305 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2014
Test date11 Mar 2014
Expiry10 Mar 2015
Test number236190574058
Mileage34,803 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2012
Test date4 Oct 2012
Expiry3 Oct 2013
Test number599458072241
Mileage32,470 mi
User Enteredo/s/r ball joint squeak
PASSED · 12 Sep 2011
Test date12 Sep 2011
Expiry15 Sep 2012
Test number526665551249
Mileage30,668 mi
PASSED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry15 Sep 2011
Test number173243750253
Mileage28,300 mi
FAILED · 10 Sep 2010
Test date10 Sep 2010
Expiry
Test number361053450496
Mileage28,300 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2009
Test date16 Sep 2009
Expiry15 Sep 2010
Test number350739259425
Mileage25,183 mi
FAILED · 15 Sep 2009
Test date15 Sep 2009
Expiry
Test number341838359484
Mileage25,183 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 24 Dec 2007
Test date24 Dec 2007
Expiry23 Dec 2008
Test number362978857344
Mileage18,765 mi
PASSED · 4 Oct 2006
Test date4 Oct 2006
Expiry3 Oct 2007
Test number363997076200
Mileage12,005 mi
FAILED · 3 Oct 2006
Test date3 Oct 2006
Expiry
Test number980746876298
Mileage12,005 mi
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)