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A140 AVANTGARDE · Black

DE53 USU
MERCEDES DE53 USU
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Feb 2026
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage105,709 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jan 2027

Vehicle age

22 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 January 2026.

PASSED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry12 Feb 2026
Test number263870500386
Mileage105,709 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED · 13 Feb 2025
Test date13 Feb 2025
Expiry
Test number815869223774
Mileage105,709 mi
MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2024
Test date5 Feb 2024
Expiry6 Feb 2025
Test number188792521016
Mileage102,055 mi
Advisoryhead light aims poor
Advisoryn/s/f tyre edges low
PASSED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry6 Feb 2024
Test number960646239120
Mileage98,654 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED · 7 Feb 2023
Test date7 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number541616751697
Mileage98,654 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 5 Jan 2023
Test date5 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number402235092894
Mileage98,631 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2022
Test date4 Jan 2022
Expiry3 Jan 2023
Test number144016249807
Mileage95,594 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED · 20 Dec 2021
Test date20 Dec 2021
Expiry
Test number870170591756
Mileage95,580 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED · 24 Dec 2020
Test date24 Dec 2020
Expiry26 Dec 2021
Test number737689131881
Mileage91,874 mi
PASSED · 26 Jun 2019
Test date26 Jun 2019
Expiry26 Dec 2020
Test number371377700490
Mileage87,889 mi
PASSED · 27 Jun 2018
Test date27 Jun 2018
Expiry26 Jun 2019
Test number209903398216
Mileage84,787 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 14 Jun 2017
Test date14 Jun 2017
Expiry19 Jun 2018
Test number920865850171
Mileage83,670 mi
PASSED · 20 Jun 2016
Test date20 Jun 2016
Expiry19 Jun 2017
Test number657342451476
Mileage78,783 mi
Advisorynearside front Tyre wearing low on outter edge
Advisoryfront pads wearing low
Advisorystrong smell of petrol coming from car
PASSED · 15 Jul 2015
Test date15 Jul 2015
Expiry27 Jul 2016
Test number235976995469
Mileage73,127 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 28 Jul 2014
Test date28 Jul 2014
Expiry27 Jul 2015
Test number259109204293
Mileage67,231 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 22 Jul 2013
Test date22 Jul 2013
Expiry21 Jul 2014
Test number768833503218
Mileage62,652 mi
User Enteredo/s/r light lens slightly broken
PASSED · 15 Jun 2012
Test date15 Jun 2012
Expiry14 Jun 2013
Test number679437162113
Mileage57,647 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2011
Test date15 Jun 2011
Expiry14 Jun 2012
Test number106786261115
Mileage53,538 mi
AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
User Enteredunder vehicle covered by trims
PASSED · 15 May 2010
Test date15 May 2010
Expiry14 May 2011
Test number793145030109
Mileage49,918 mi
PASSED · 21 Jul 2009
Test date21 Jul 2009
Expiry21 Jul 2010
Test number223412009283
Mileage43,439 mi
PASSED · 22 Jul 2008
Test date22 Jul 2008
Expiry21 Jul 2009
Test number454934608294
Mileage32,456 mi
FAILED · 22 Jul 2008
Test date22 Jul 2008
Expiry
Test number971404308297
Mileage32,455 mi
FailNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailNearside Rear 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)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 19 Sep 2007
Test date19 Sep 2007
Expiry18 Sep 2008
Test number231452767265
Mileage23,182 mi
PASSED · 1 Dec 2006
Test date1 Dec 2006
Expiry30 Nov 2007
Test number430105336348
Mileage18,804 mi