MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,515 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front vehicle jacking pad missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both raised treads devoid of pattern and inner wall starting to delaminate,no ply/cord exposed at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front washer jet spray weak pattern
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 road wheels (4.2.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear inner sills have corossion around drain holes
covers obscuring some testable items
drivers door damaged
rear exhaust silencer corodded
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi union (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front vehicle jacking pad missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both raised treads devoid of pattern and inner wall starting to delaminate,no ply/cord exposed at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front washer jet spray weak pattern
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 road wheels (4.2.A.1a)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
both rear inner sills have corossion around drain holes
covers obscuring some testable items
drivers door damaged
rear exhaust silencer corodded
front - rear metal brake pipes @ rear heavily corroded
nail nearside rear tyre & worn heavy close to limit on edges
offside washer jet poor
rear brake hoses perished
slight corrosion front metal brake pipes
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front - rear metal brake pipes @ rear heavily corroded
nail nearside rear tyre & worn heavy close to limit on edges
offside washer jet poor
rear brake hoses perished
slight corrosion front metal brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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GL53 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 GL53 FMP, 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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GL53 FMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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