MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking
Front subframe slightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust mid box shows signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust mid box shows signs of corrosion.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
EML Light on
n/s/f tyre on limit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LD53 LMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 LD53 LMK, 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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LD53 LMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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