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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface taillight (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both) (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty/deteriorated
under body rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking light stay on (1.7 (b))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust box rusty/deteriorated
under body rusty
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Note: Underside of vehicle under-sealed, brake pipes etc.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Upper strut mounting is abit rough
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
remove item before carry out test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Upper strut mounting is abit rough
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
remove item before carry out test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear tyres are in a poor condition.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both rear tyres are in a poor condition.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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AV53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AV53 NAO, 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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AV53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.
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