MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper
Centre exhaust system corroded
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheelarch/doorstep area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS from the rear hose to the rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
Undertrays fitted
Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper
Centre exhaust section corroded
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS wheelarch/doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted
Accident damage to the OSF door and the rear bumper
Centre exhaust section corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS wheelarch/doorstep areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted
Centre exhaust section corroded
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)
Front shock absorbers have a poor damping effect advise further inspection
OSR wheelarch/doorstep area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Spilt in the inner and outer tread patterns (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)
Centre exhaust section corroded
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)
Front shock absorbers have a poor damping effect advise further inspection
OSR wheelarch/doorstep area corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded
N/s/r wheel has negative camber
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust corroded
N/s/r wheel has negative camber
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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CV52 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 CV52 UAD, 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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CV52 UAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 January 2003.
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