MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,335 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate slightly damaged
Rear both shock absorbers appear to be bouncier than standard but no sign of leak or damage
Nearside & Offside front brake hose sleeves damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside & Offside front brake hose sleeves damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
airbag light not illuminated
offside rear tyre worn outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust bracket deteriorating
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o s f inner driver shaft boot insure
vehicle has covers fitted under body
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o s f inner driver shaft boot insure
vehicle has covers fitted under body
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
front wipers worn
n/s/r jacking point plastic surround broken
both front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded
both rear tyres cracking and nails in tread
n/s/f spring deteriorating
washers partly blocked
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear tyres cracking and nails in tread
n/s/f spring deteriorating
washers partly blocked
glove box broken n/s mirror broken
o/s/f tyre on limit
washers low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise near side front mirror glass damaged
advise off side front tyre on 2mm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KJ53 LYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 KJ53 LYO, 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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KJ53 LYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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