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ML270 CDI AUTO · Blue

FB53 EXL
MERCEDES FB53 EXL
MOTExpired
MOT due6 Oct 2023
First reg1 Sep 2003
Mileage132,761 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due31 Aug 2023

Vehicle age

22 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 12 July 2026.

PASSED · 7 Oct 2022
Test date7 Oct 2022
Expiry6 Oct 2023
Test number170034748884
Mileage132,761 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Aug 2016
Test date26 Aug 2016
Expiry10 Sep 2017
Test number880297067036
Mileage122,737 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
FAILED · 26 Aug 2016
Test date26 Aug 2016
Expiry
Test number717532204638
Mileage122,737 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
PrsOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2015
Test date7 Sep 2015
Expiry10 Sep 2016
Test number964723687149
Mileage120,642 mi
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 10 Sep 2014
Test date10 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number377573654494
Mileage114,267 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
PASSED · 10 Sep 2014
Test date10 Sep 2014
Expiry10 Sep 2015
Test number375493654420
Mileage114,267 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2013
Test date2 Sep 2013
Expiry10 Sep 2014
Test number235075543211
Mileage107,970 mi
FAILED · 28 Aug 2013
Test date28 Aug 2013
Expiry
Test number888540243279
Mileage107,970 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
FailBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2012
Test date11 Sep 2012
Expiry10 Sep 2013
Test number609655552270
Mileage103,832 mi
PASSED · 2 Nov 2011
Test date2 Nov 2011
Expiry2 Nov 2012
Test number216336701355
Mileage96,802 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2010
Test date3 Nov 2010
Expiry2 Nov 2011
Test number433367700322
Mileage88,772 mi
PASSED · 23 Oct 2009
Test date23 Oct 2009
Expiry31 Oct 2010
Test number724756599291
Mileage78,830 mi
FAILED · 19 Oct 2009
Test date19 Oct 2009
Expiry
Test number691792799252
Mileage78,826 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 30 Oct 2008
Test date30 Oct 2008
Expiry31 Oct 2009
Test number123324508369
Mileage66,905 mi
PASSED · 1 Nov 2007
Test date1 Nov 2007
Expiry31 Oct 2008
Test number924985007303
Mileage56,774 mi
PASSED · 17 Aug 2006
Test date17 Aug 2006
Expiry16 Aug 2007
Test number283459326239
Mileage38,402 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)