MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slight perishing outer edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside covered by plastic guards
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))
underside covered by plastic guards
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre slight perishing outer edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened early stages of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle covered by plastic undertrays
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,and wearing outer edge,no cords visible
Nearside Front tyre starting to get low in middle
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,and wearing outer edge,no cords visible
Nearside Front tyre starting to get low in middle
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
underside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays
Exhaust noisy tailpipe has small hole (7.1.4)
Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
engine management light on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust noisy tailpipe has small hole (7.1.4)
Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
engine management light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage,but no cords are visible
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended radius arm mounting bush assy. (2.4.F.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Rear brakes very noisy in operation
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
all four tyres slightly perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FV53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FV53 LDN, 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 FV53 LDN registered?
FV53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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