MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.10.averaged 4.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm to subframe excess wear/play,wheel misaligned/fouling arch liner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front abs ring swollen/fouling
front brake hoses perished,bend restrictors split,front brake pipes corrosion
front brake imbalance
front rollbar links play/noise
n/s/mirror shot
o/s screenwash misaligned
suspension/subframe/arch/rear inner sills-corroded,unable to properly assess some areas due to covers
column noise/play
front abs ring corrosion/starting to foul sensors
front brake hoses perished/covers split
front brake pipes corrosion
front rollbar links play/wear
n/s mirror damage/taped on
n/s/f indicator faded
n/s/r radius arm spindle play/wear
rear inner sills,arches,subframe,suspension,chassis-corrosion
screenwash poor
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
column noise/play
front abs ring corrosion/starting to foul sensors
front brake hoses perished/covers split
front brake pipes corrosion
front rollbar links play/wear
n/s mirror damage/taped on
n/s/f indicator faded
n/s/r radius arm spindle play/wear
rear inner sills,arches,subframe,suspension,chassis-corrosion
screenwash poor
unable to assess some areas due to covers
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plated limit of 1.1,averaged 3.11 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
column noise/play
front abs ring corrosion/starting to foul sensors
front brake hoses perished/covers split
front brake pipes corrosion
front rollbar links play/wear
n/s mirror damage/taped on
n/s/f indicator faded
n/s/r radius arm spindle play/wear
rear inner sills,arches,subframe,suspension,chassis-corrosion
unable to assess some areas due to covers
front brake hoses perished/sleeves split
front brake pipes starting corrosion
front indicators faded
front rollbar links worn
rear arches,subframe,rear inner sills behind covers,n/s/r chassis-corroded
unable to assess some items/areas due to covers
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake hoses perished/sleeves split
front brake pipes starting corrosion
front indicators faded
front rollbar links worn
rear arches,subframe,rear inner sills behind covers,n/s/r chassis-corroded
unable to assess some items/areas due to covers
Offside Front washer poor - Requires attn.!
both front flexi hose protection covers split
play at steering column
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play to front drop links
under - trays obscuring some components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front washer poor - Requires attn.!
both front flexi hose protection covers split
play at steering column
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play to front drop links
under - trays obscuring some components
front flexis perished
front rollbar links play
n/s screenwash poor,rear wiper u/s
noise/play column area
rear brake pipes corroded/poor
unable to assess some items/areas due to covers
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
front flexis perished
front rollbar links play
n/s screenwash poor,rear wiper u/s
noise/play column area
rear brake pipes corroded/poor
unable to assess some items/areas due to covers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front flexi hoses perished,inner rubbers split,rear brake pipes corroded
front indicators faded
screen wash misaligned
steering noise/play,front rollbar links play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front rollbar links play,n/s/f hub/rack play,n/s/f top mount noise lock to lock with suspension hanging
n/s/f tyre bald inner edge,o/s/r tyre wear/distorting inner edge.
rear brake imbalance,rear brake pipes corroded,front flexi hoses perished,inner covers split.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre inner edge feathering
refer also prior fail/advise 246912991289
undertrays/sill covers fitted limmiting inspection of vehicle
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre inner edge feathering
undertrays/sill covers fitted limmiting inspection of vehicle
front subframe area prior repairs
n/s steering/track adjuster nut insecure(done up)
o/s/f brake bind,o/s/f brake overheated,front pads uneven wear,front+rear brake imbalance
refer also prior failure 892550089215
underbody shrouding/bellpan etc,unable to assess some items/areas
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Knock felt through steering when shook
N/S/F flexible brake hose protection sheaf split
O/S/R tyre starting to perish/crack
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Knock felt through steering when shook
N/S/F flexible brake hose protection sheaf split
O/S/R tyre starting to perish/crack
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake pads worn to legal limit.
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KN53 UKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 UKY, 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 UKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 October 2003.
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