MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play n/s steering arm
SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING RACK ARM
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
n/s/f link has slight--n/s/f shock has slight leak--n/s/r tyre is close to limit
Offside Rear shock absorber damp
surface cracks in both rear tyres
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Rear shock absorber damp
surface cracks in both rear tyres
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front bumper insecure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front disc slightly worn.
n/s/f tyre inner edge worn.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
front disc slightly worn.
n/s/f tyre inner edge worn.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
n/s front wheel and tyre at an angle with no visable suspension damage
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
outside edge of nearsidefront tyre tread getting low
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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AK53 MXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 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 AK53 MXX, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AK53 MXX registered?
AK53 MXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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