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Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to front service brakes both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter split and perished. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust silencer heavily corroded.
Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damaged and slightly out of shape. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to front service brakes both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres treads balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads low and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both front brake hose sheaths are split. Replacement of the hoses is therefore recommended.
The n/s/f wheel inner rim is quite buckled and needs repair.
I removed the mirror hangers and carried out the repair to the n/s wiper arm before commencement of the MOT test.
There is slight fraying / damage to the driver's seat belt (close to the lower fixing).
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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LN53 UKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LN53 UKV, 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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LN53 UKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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