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Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
o/s front tyre side wall soft
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
mileometrer not illumanating
o/s front tyre side wall soft
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Different alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear
Front & Rear bumpers different colour to car
Offside front tyre outside sidewall perished
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Different alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear
Front & Rear bumpers different colour to car
Offside front tyre outside sidewall perished
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
DIFFERENT ALLOY FITTED TO OFFSIDE REAR
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f jacking point missing
*very strong smell of fuel to underside of vehicle possible small fuel leak unable to see due to covers needs to be checked*
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
hande brake lever slightly damaged
o/s/f brake disc pitted
o/s/r brake cylinder appears to be of wrong type could do with being checked and replaced if nessesary
slight accident damage to front of vehicle
slight accident damage to rear of vehicle back panel and boot floor
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
*very strong smell of fuel to underside of vehicle possible small fuel leak unable to see due to covers needs to be checked*
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items
hande brake lever slightly damaged
o/s/f brake disc pitted
o/s/f lower arm replaced with second hand one ball joint appears to be fitted wrong
o/s/r brake cylinder appears to be of wrong type could do with being checked and replaced if nessesary
slight accident damage to front of vehicle
slight accident damage to rear of vehicle back panel and boot floor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs corroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CE53 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 CE53 WKW, 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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CE53 WKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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