MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,625 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front subframe corroded but not excessive at present.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Multiple deep cuts and gouges in outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front corrosion throughout front suspension components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing but functioning correctly. (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
can not examine front to rear brake pipes or flexible hoses fully due to plastic covers.
corrosion throughout rear suspension and subframe components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area side wall split open and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area side wall cords exposed with deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front corrosion throughout front suspension components.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing but functioning correctly. (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
can not examine front to rear brake pipes or flexible hoses fully due to plastic covers.
corrosion throughout rear suspension and subframe components
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
rear wheel arches corroding
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))
rear wheel arches corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake switch operation
engine management light on
undertray loose
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake switch operation
engine management light on
undertray loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre exhaust deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre silencer outer skin coming away through corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s sill covers split
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside and offside front discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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HT53 SRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 SRY, 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 SRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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