MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,174 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested footbrake goes straight to floor indicating a serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure
exhaust corroded
nearside rear brake backing plate corroded
unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre exhaust silencer corroded
unable to fully inspect condition of nearside rear brake flexible and ferrules
unable to inspect condition of outer sills
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre exhaust silencer corroded
unable to fully inspect condition of nearside rear brake flexible and ferrules
unable to inspect condition of outer sills
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre exhaust silencer corroded
rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under trays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
center box corroded & suport b braket
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear exhaust box starting to delamanate
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear exhaust box starting to delamanate
center box starting to delamanate
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FD53 LRK, 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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FD53 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.
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