MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and adrift but not likely to fall
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column has play detected at steering wheel causing steering column rattle but dose not have excess movement
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and adrift but not likely to fall
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering column has play detected at steering wheel causing steering column rattle but dose not have excess movement
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column joint between lower column and rack, covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection of lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle has extensive underbonnet and underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advanced wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Column joint between lower column and rack, covered with plastic trims preventing a full inspection of lower coupling (2.2.2 (c))
Vehicle has extensive underbonnet and underbody plastic covers preventing a full inspection of some items
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust box outer cover corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front brake discs corroded
covers fitted
steering column slightly noisey
Offside Front track rod has slight play
both front tyres sligthly perished & wearing on outer edegs & inner
front brake discs slightly corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front track rod has slight play
both front tyres sligthly perished & wearing on outer edegs & inner
front brake discs slightly corroded
Offside Front slight play in track rod
Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded
both front headlight beam patterns weak
both front tyres slightly pershied
front brakes discs slightly corroded
Both front flexible brake hoses perished
Play in steering column
Both front flexible hoses perished
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
there is a slight knock at steering column area
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HK53 AWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 HK53 AWZ, 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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HK53 AWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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