MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively hit in the middle of screen (8.2.2)
Nearside rear wheel binding
Noise on steering
Bonnet difficult to open
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Small damage to windscreen
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight free play
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand
Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
both windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded
Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight free play
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand
Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
both windscreen wiper blade's deteriorated
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre silencer deteriorated/corroded
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
offside front tyre inner sidewall cut/split close to wheel rim
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre silencer deteriorated/corroded
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
offside front tyre inner sidewall cut/split close to wheel rim
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
offside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut/split close to rim
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
offside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut/split close to rim
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded slightly
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded slightly
offside front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand
windscreen washer's weak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EU53 OHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 EU53 OHT, 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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EU53 OHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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