MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have rusty bodies (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
centre exhaust section is corroded/deteriorated
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Central exhaust section is deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust section is deteriorated
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust section is deteriorated
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and has a deteriorated outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust section is deteriorated
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and has a deteriorated outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
centre exhaust section is deteriorated
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is slightly perished/deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust bracket is deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres are slightly worn on the edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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KM53 JVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 KM53 JVL, 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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KM53 JVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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