MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
n/s/r wheel damaged
o/s/r tyre worn ,,, poor
service brake 50%
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
n/s/r wheel damaged
o/s/r tyre worn ,,, poor
service brake 50%
o/s/r tyre near limit
20% front brake imbalance
front brakes worn
n/s/r and n/s/f wheels damaged
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe joint very corroded but still secure.
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
rear seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear seatbelts not checked-seats in folded position
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF53 ULE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 EF53 ULE, 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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What year was EF53 ULE registered?
EF53 ULE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is EF53 ULE safe to buy?
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