MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play
engine covers & under trays fitted also sill covers obscuring some components
engine light on in dashboard
front brake discs slightly pitted
offside rear wheel arch corroded also offside door skin
rear/middle exhaust skin corroded
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play
engine covers & under trays fitted also sill covers obscuring some components
engine light on in dashboard
front brake discs slightly pitted
offside rear wheel arch corroded also offside door skin
rear/middle exhaust skin corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)
engine light on in dashbaord
offside & nearside rear wheel arch has slight rust
rear exhaust bracket corroded and rusty
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (3.5.1i)
engine light on in dashbaord
offside & nearside rear wheel arch has slight rust
rear exhaust bracket corroded and rusty
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre wesaring from edges
rear exhaust bracket corrorded and rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre wesaring from edges
rear exhaust bracket corrorded and rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN53 PVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 KN53 PVV, 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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KN53 PVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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