MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlight slightly opaque but showing beam image
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated to limit (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSF tyre bald on edge
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background And rear (6.3.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height And rear (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width And rear (6.3.4a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both deteriorated to limit (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSF tyre bald on edge
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
perishing of offside front tyre.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
perishing of offside front tyre.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
perishing to offside front tyre
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front headlamp aim on the lower limit
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
offside front tyre is perishing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
offside front tyre is perishing
nail in the nearside rear tyre which is leaking air
sign's of perishing on the offside front tyre
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nail in the nearside rear tyre which is leaking air
sign's of perishing on the offside front tyre
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AX03 POU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AX03 POU, 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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AX03 POU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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