MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
1x rear exhaust mount broken
Exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1x rear exhaust mount broken
Exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre tread stepping
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in front anti roll bar links
Slight play in rear radius arms
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Corrosion on offside rear wheel arch
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all wipers slightly worn
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all wipers slightly worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front wiper blades torn
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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FY53 EFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 FY53 EFK, 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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FY53 EFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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