MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust bracket adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front lower exterior door trim loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front tyre is perishing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre exhaust bracket adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front lower exterior door trim loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front tyre is perishing
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Centre exhaust silencer mounting bracket adrift
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front lower door moulding insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
Offside Front tyre perishing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD53 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was AD53 VSJ registered?
AD53 VSJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 January 2004.
Is AD53 VSJ safe to buy?
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