MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,758 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
unable to examine front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to examine front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted
Offside Front side repeater lens cracked
exhaust rear silencer corroded
slight free play at steering wheel
slight knock from steering
under trays fitted preventing full insoection
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres are feathering on the inside edges
Exhaust silencer box outer skin is corroded
Nearside front brake pipe is corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe is corroded
Offside front brake pipe is corroded
Offside rear brake pipe is corroded
Rear exhaust bracket is corroded
Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the inner and outer sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres are feathering on the inside edges
Exhaust silencer box outer skin is corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside front brake pipe is corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe is corroded
Offside front brake pipe is corroded
Offside rear brake pipe is corroded
Rear exhaust bracket is corroded
Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the inner and outer sills
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Covers fitted under vehicle body, resulting in most of the underside being unchecked.
Exhaust centre box starting to corrode where support strap is located
Front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode (above alternator)
Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Sill covers fitted
Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and split
Front discs ridged
Front number plate delaminating
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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AO53 GME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AO53 GME, 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 AO53 GME registered?
AO53 GME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.
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