MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))
alternator noisy
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))
alternator noisy
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped off factory weld and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on suspension arms to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped off factory weld and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on suspension arms to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Both rear and nearside front wheel rims are bent
Both rear brake pipes to cylinders are corroded
Cuts in offside front driveshaft
Front brakes are out of balance
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Both rear and nearside front wheel rims are bent
Both rear brake pipes to cylinders are corroded
Cuts in offside front driveshaft
Front brakes are out of balance
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear rear tyres cracked perished
brake pipes rusty flexi hoses perished
front shockers damp
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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DE53 MWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 DE53 MWY, 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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DE53 MWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2003.
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