MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,810 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front hub cap missing
Offside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.
slight wear o/s stearing arm inner joint
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides. (2.4.G.1)
Nearside front hub cap missing
Offside Front tire wearing on the inner sholder.
slight wear o/s stearing arm inner joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r black seal on (3.6.B.2c)
under tray fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CUT BUT NO CORD OR PLY VISION TIME OF TEST!!!!
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
REAR AXLE WET WITH OIL UNABLE ACCESS FULLY DUE TO UNDERTRAYS FITTED!!!!
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL CUT BUT NO CORD OR PLY VISION TIME OF TEST!!!!
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
REAR AXLE WET WITH OIL UNABLE ACCESS FULLY DUE TO UNDERTRAYS FITTED!!!!
REAR EXHAUST CORRODED
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering column U/J has slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column U/J has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
knocking noise from steering column area further inspection advised
Front to rear undertray fitted at time of test (limited view of vehicle)
Rear sub-frame damp
n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism held together with black tape
Front to rear undertray fitted at time of test (limited view of vehicle)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear sub-frame damp
n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism held together with black tape
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KY03 WLZ 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 KY03 WLZ, 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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KY03 WLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.
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