MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged. (4.1.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear 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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front screen scratched
nearside rear brake steel pipe corroded
nearside rear wheel rim bent
offside front steel hose corroded at flex
play offside rear radius arm bush advise repair
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front screen scratched
nearside rear brake steel pipe corroded
nearside rear wheel rim bent
offside front steel hose corroded at flex
play offside rear radius arm bush advise repair
1 of 4 high level stop light bulbs not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
scratches to windscreen
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5mm 195/50r15 82v
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 of 4 high level stop light bulbs not working
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
scratches to windscreen
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 7mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5mm 195/50r15 82v
tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 7mm.
tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 7mm.
tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion forming to both rear metal brake pipes.
n/s/f wheel rim has slight dents to inner edge.
tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.
tyre size: 195/50/15 82t.
unable to fully inspeat underside due to covers fitted.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management light on, slighht dent to inner edge of n/s/r wheel rim, n/s headlamp beam image weak, tyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 195/50/15t
engine management light on, slighht dent to inner edge of n/s/r wheel rim, n/s headlamp beam image weak, tyre tread depths; both front and n/s/r 7.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 195/50/15t
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
tyre dephs o/s/f4mm n/s/f4mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r5mm
uneven wear on n/s/r tyre
tyre dephs o/s/f4mm n/s/f4mm o/s/r6mm n/s/r5mm
uneven wear on n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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GL53 YZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 YZD, 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 YZD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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