MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,927 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished / splitting (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust silencer corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front [ becoming excessive] (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished / splitting (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust bracket broken / exhaust silencer corroding
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)
2Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
MIL Light on
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
MIL Light on
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r. lens cracked.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r. lens cracked.
steering slight play
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
steering slight play
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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 MYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?
AK53 MYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.
Is AK53 MYB safe to buy?
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