MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust deteriorated
n/s number plate lamp dim
under body shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
o/s washer requires attention
rear wiper blade torn
under body shields fitted
exhaust deteriorated
rear wiper blade torn
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust deteriorated
rear wiper blade torn
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust deteriorated
tailgate struts weakened
under body corrosion
under body shields fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust deteriorated
tailgate struts weakened
under body corrosion
under body shields fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
underbody corrosion
underbody shields fitted
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
underbody corrosion
underbody shields fitted
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust system deteriorated
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
exhaust system deteriorated
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust deteriorated
tailgate struts faulty
underbody shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust deteriorated
tailgate struts faulty
underbody shields fitted
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
tailgate struts weakened
under body shields fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust silencer deteriorated
under body shields fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust silencer deteriorated
under body shields fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
n/s wiper blade split
tailgate struts weakened
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
n/s wiper blade split
tailgate struts weakened
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW ON EDGES
SLIGHT CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN
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EA53 WSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 EA53 WSU, 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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EA53 WSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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