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A160 AVANTGARDE S-A · Red

W581 TTF
MERCEDES W581 TTF
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Feb 2021
First reg30 Jun 2000
Mileage76,857 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 May 2026.

PASSED · 20 Feb 2020
Test date20 Feb 2020
Expiry19 Feb 2021
Test number469238083612
Mileage76,857 mi
Advisorynearside front steering arm slight play in fixing
FAILED · 18 Jan 2020
Test date18 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number917487699143
Mileage76,846 mi
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 18 Dec 2019
Test date18 Dec 2019
Expiry
Test number191443502122
Mileage76,464 mi
MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted underneath covering floor and outer sills.
AdvisorySmall hole in rear of exhaust.
PASSED · 17 Dec 2018
Test date17 Dec 2018
Expiry16 Dec 2019
Test number999011331286
Mileage74,513 mi
FAILED · 12 Dec 2018
Test date12 Dec 2018
Expiry
Test number349740782277
Mileage74,508 mi
MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2017
Test date6 Nov 2017
Expiry29 Nov 2018
Test number202794126313
Mileage73,417 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight distortion
PASSED · 17 Nov 2016
Test date17 Nov 2016
Expiry29 Nov 2017
Test number890610750420
Mileage72,681 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 17 Nov 2015
Test date17 Nov 2015
Expiry29 Nov 2016
Test number337584207908
Mileage70,165 mi
PASSED · 26 Nov 2014
Test date26 Nov 2014
Expiry29 Nov 2015
Test number376420134345
Mileage68,274 mi
FAILED · 26 Nov 2014
Test date26 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number999840134366
Mileage68,274 mi
DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 26 Nov 2013
Test date26 Nov 2013
Expiry29 Nov 2014
Test number437930033448
Mileage65,242 mi
FAILED · 22 Nov 2013
Test date22 Nov 2013
Expiry
Test number697746123342
Mileage65,056 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredo\s rear tyre feathered
User Enteredslight knocking on upper steering column
User Enteredsurface corrosion on suspension components
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
FAILED · 30 Nov 2012
Test date30 Nov 2012
Expiry
Test number817685832305
Mileage54,580 mi
PrsNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PrsOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wall perished
PASSED · 30 Nov 2012
Test date30 Nov 2012
Expiry29 Nov 2013
Test number339695532368
Mileage54,580 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
User Enteredn/s/f tyre wall perished
PASSED · 17 Nov 2011
Test date17 Nov 2011
Expiry16 Nov 2012
Test number185771321393
Mileage51,411 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredslight play in n/s front steering rack end
FAILED · 16 Nov 2011
Test date16 Nov 2011
Expiry
Test number749710721309
Mileage51,410 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredslight play in n/s front steering rack end
PASSED · 27 Oct 2010
Test date27 Oct 2010
Expiry15 Nov 2011
Test number243120600350
Mileage46,078 mi
PASSED · 16 Nov 2009
Test date16 Nov 2009
Expiry15 Nov 2010
Test number960500929376
Mileage44,242 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2008
Test date21 Oct 2008
Expiry22 Oct 2009
Test number634545998254
Mileage41,743 mi
FAILED · 15 Oct 2008
Test date15 Oct 2008
Expiry
Test number264989888204
Mileage41,731 mi
FailNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
PASSED · 16 Oct 2007
Test date16 Oct 2007
Expiry22 Oct 2008
Test number602299487252
Mileage38,750 mi
FAILED · 16 Oct 2007
Test date16 Oct 2007
Expiry
Test number921739287206
Mileage38,750 mi
FailOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PASSED · 23 Oct 2006
Test date23 Oct 2006
Expiry22 Oct 2007
Test number681476496210
Mileage33,646 mi
FAILED · 23 Oct 2006
Test date23 Oct 2006
Expiry
Test number113686296206
Mileage33,646 mi
FailTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)