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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
undertrays fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all four tyres wearing thin
slight wear in column u/j
under trays fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front some wear on discs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all four tyres wearing thin
slight wear in column u/j
under trays fitted
both rear tyres wearing thin
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres are on the legal limit and require immediate attention
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres perished will require attention soon
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BD53 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 BD53 ZRL, 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 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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