MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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* ADVISE BRAKE PIPE CHECK HIDDEN BY PLASTIC COVERS AS THESE MAY BE CORRODED *
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os by arm mounting (2.4.G.1)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor to sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor to sill and inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wheel arches corroded but NO sharp edges at time of inspection
os rear tyre cracking
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL ns and os (1.4.A.2f)
Front Steering system excessively rough both suspension upper support bearings very stiff (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim check on retest required (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
* ADVISE BRAKE PIPE CHECK HIDDEN BY PLASTIC COVERS AS THESE MAY BE CORRODED *
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os by arm mounting (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor to sill and inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os floor to sill and inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both wheel arches corroded but NO sharp edges at time of inspection
os rear tyre cracking
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough Strut top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside 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)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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KS53 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 KS53 YLX, 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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KS53 YLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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