MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi local to axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi local to axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
brake pipes to all four flexi hoses corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes to all four flexi hoses corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded
brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded
brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front wipers starting to smear
Brake pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside strut top mount creaking on lock to lock
Nearside wiper starting to smear
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering wheel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad warning light on
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Nearside strut top mount creaking on lock to lock
Nearside wiper starting to smear
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in steering wheel
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriorating
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight free play at top of column
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA52 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DA52 OVP, 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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DA52 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.
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