MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Accident damage to the OSF and OSR doors
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the front hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)
Accident damage to both the OSF and OSR doors
Both rear tyres are worn unevenly
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear to the brakehoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)
Accident damage to both the OSF and OSR doors
Both rear tyres are worn unevenly
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front and both rear to the brakehoses (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)
Stop lamp not working NS and OS (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front and rear door panels damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim deflated (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front and rear door panels damaged
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre rear view mirror loose
steering has slight movement at wheel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre rear view mirror loose
steering has slight movement at wheel
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front headlamp aim disfigured
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 SZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BD53 SZF, 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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BD53 SZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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