MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,804 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
front brake discs slightly worn and pitted
screenwashers partially blocked
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front brake discs slightly worn
offside front seat belt webbing slightly scuffed
slight play in lower steering column coupling
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
head light aims on upper limit on zero
under trays
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GV53 JAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 GV53 JAO, 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 GV53 JAO registered?
GV53 JAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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