MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Disconnected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slightly Deteriorated.
Offside Front Severely damaged but is secure.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under Trays fitted full length of car so unable to inspect several items.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower inner sill slightly Deteriorated.
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under Trays fitted full length of car so unable to inspect several items.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly twisted advise repair (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear light lense damaged
various covers fitted obscuring components
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear light lense damaged
various covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
centre stop lamp not operating
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
centre stop lamp not operating
Centre stop lamp not operating
both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls No ply/cord showing
Centre stop lamp not operating
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres have damaged outer sidewalls No ply/cord showing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVICE nearside front tyre has slight cut on side-wall
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o.s.r. tyre slight cracked
rear exhaust tailpipe mount insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)
bonnet handle broken
o.s.r. tyre slight cracked
rear exhaust tailpipe mount insecure
o/s/r & both front tyre side wall cracking
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r & both front tyre side wall cracking
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front pads on limit's and discs slightly warn
nearside rear metal brake pipe to hub slight rusting
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise child seat fitted nearside rear
advise front tracking
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BT53 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BT53 HNU, 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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BT53 HNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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