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ExpiredMileage
77,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both Rear Lights Lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Both Rear Lights Lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, no leaks found at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
Both Rear Lights Lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Both Rear Lights Lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected
Brake Pipe Are Slightly Corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Deteriorated
Both Rear Brake Hose Are Slightly Deteriorated
Brake Pipe Are Corroded
Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R Light Lens & N/S Side Repeater Lens Are Slightly Damaged But No Sharp Edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Repeater Lens Is Damaged But no Sharp Edge
Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured
Offside Rear Light Lens Is Slightly Is Damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake Pipe Are Corroded
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Repeater Lens Is Damaged But no Sharp Edge
Offside Front HeadLight Has Movement But Still Secured
Offside Rear Light Lens Is Slightly Is Damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake Pipe Are Corroded
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre has a deep cut within the tread
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
rear wiper blade is worn
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear wiper blade is worn
rear wiper blade split
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front tyres wearing uneven
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front tyres wearing uneven
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four wheel rims damaged
front brake discs worn and liped
nearside front tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side front tyre and wheel damaged
near side front tyre and wheel damaged
n/s door mirror glass missing.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
NEAR SIDE DOOR MIRROR HELD UP BY TAPE
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DG53 PZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DG53 PZK, 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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DG53 PZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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