MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner sill and inner wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer wheel arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
n/s/r light lense cracked
vehicle has plastic sill panels and floor panel covers fitted covering body work and components
body panel damage
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
inner sill panels corroding
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s mirror repeater lamp broken
o/s/r tyre perishing and getting low
o/s/r wheel arch corroding
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
front wiper blades split
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing low and perished
rear inner sill panels corroding
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
variuos body panels damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
flat spot damage to n/s/f road wheel
front wiper blades split
n/s/r light lense cracked
o/s/r tyre wearing low and perished
rear inner sill panels corroding
slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes
variuos body panels damaged
exhaust deteriorating
n/s/r light lense cracked
rear brake pipes corroding
rear of inner sill panels corroding
variuos body panels damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust deteriorating
front washers need adjusting
n/s/r light lense cracked
rear brake pipes corroding
rear of inner sill panels corroding
variuos body panels damaged
all brake hoses deteriorating
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
n/s/r light unit cracked
rear of inner sill panels corroding
front brake hoses perishing
n/s/r light lense cracked
brake pipes corroding
damage to front and rear bumpers
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
brake pipes corroding
damage to front and rear bumpers
front brake hoses perishing
mixed tyre speed ratings
n/s/r light lense cracked
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
both rear tyres deteriorated
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to nsr seat belt and unable to check fully
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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HT53 JBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 HT53 JBU, 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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HT53 JBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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