WG53ZGE - MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 27 February 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 26 February 2027
Failed - 13 January 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 24 August 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Strut mount excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Minor Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 07 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 09 March 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear subframe/axle is corroded
- Advisory exhaust silencer is corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory slight free play in steering
Passed - 10 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 09 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Undertrays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 10 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Undertrays fitted
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,499 mi
Expires: 19 November 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,499 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,797 mi
Expires: 18 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Steering colum lower bush has slight play.
- Advisory Under body covers preventing full inspection of brake pipes and hoses.
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Failed - 16 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,797 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre, has deep cuts but no cords visable.
- Advisory Steering colum lower bush has slight play.
- Advisory Under body covers preventing full inspection of brake pipes and hoses.
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 19 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,213 mi
Expires: 18 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Failed - 10 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,211 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Advisory Steering rack damaged but serviceable Knock internally but no play (2.2.C.1d)
Passed - 05 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,530 mi
Expires: 17 August 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 05 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,530 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 13 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,017 mi
Expires: 17 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 18 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,714 mi
Expires: 17 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Failed - 05 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,188 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 05 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,188 mi
Expires: 16 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 17 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,609 mi
Expires: 16 August 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Failed - 17 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,606 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 05 July 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,287 mi
Expires: 04 July 2012
Passed - 24 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,547 mi
Expires: 25 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Passed - 22 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,462 mi
Expires: 25 September 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 17 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,366 mi
Expires: 25 September 2009
Passed - 26 September 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,318 mi
Expires: 25 September 2008
Passed - 25 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,443 mi
Expires: 24 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for WG53ZGE?
The MOT expires on 26 February 2027.
What is the tax status of WG53ZGE?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2026.
What are the specifications of WG53ZGE?
This is a 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1689cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of WG53ZGE?
This vehicle produces 145 g/km of CO2 emissions.