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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis/subframes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underbody corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
under trays fitted
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
back box corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage within zone A, but not affecting the view of the driver.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic outer sill cover. (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
damage within zone A, but not affecting the view of the driver.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre splits inner wall
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre splits inner wall
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre splitting inner wall
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre heavy wear outer edge
rear tyres wearing edges and perished, nail in n/s/rear
small chips windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all four tyres perished
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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EF53 RWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 EF53 RWK, 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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EF53 RWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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