MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear silencer outer skin corroded
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection of both outer sills
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front drivers door very corroded at the bottom
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes from flexy hoses to wheel cylinders very corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both rear outer wheel arches very corroded
front silencer joint clamp to centre exhaust very corroded and one fixing bolt missing, exhaust still secure
rear exhaust silencer very corroded, outer skins peeling away
unable to check remaining brake and fuel pipes due to plastic under-trays
washers poor drivers side
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to brake (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
front exhaust silencer clamp to centre section has corroded partially away, but not blowing yet
underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels inhibiting inspection of some components
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexy to brake (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
front exhaust silencer clamp to centre section has corroded partially away, but not blowing yet
underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels inhibiting inspection of some components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on all the time
underbody panels fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml light on all the time
tyre size 195/50/15
underbody panels fitted obscuring some components
corrosion o/s/r metal brake pipe
engine management light on
rear number plate poor condition
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyres perished
centre and offside rear seats not fitted at time of test
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear seat not fitted at time of test
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KP53 DWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KP53 DWU, 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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KP53 DWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.
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