MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to sub frame and both side rear suspension prescribed area
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all under the body cover fitted
All under the body cover fitted obscuring some components
Both rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Corrosion to front sub frame and both side rear axle prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly leaking (2.7.3)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear both side of the car corroded and most of the area cover fitted (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly leaking (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear both side of the car corroded and most of the area cover fitted (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
all coil spring corroded
cover fitted under body corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rusty
front suspension arm bushes perishing
o/s door mirror damaged
rear shock absorbers rusty
exhaust rusty
front suspension arm bushes perishing
o/s door mirror damaged
rear shock absorbers rusty
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light is on
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management light is on
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no rear seats fitted
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
no rear seats fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres perished
engine hunting
front discs lipped
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DU53 GUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 DU53 GUK, 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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DU53 GUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.
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