MOT Status
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88,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside door mirror is insecure
Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside door mirror is insecure
Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside door mirror is insecure
Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
windscreen washers are partially blocked and only spraying screen a little bit
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus tread is low (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
windscreen washers are partially blocked and only spraying screen a little bit
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroded
underbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe held up with wire considered inadequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
nearside rear brake pipe (to flexi hose) corroded
underbody trays fitted and plastic sill covers fitted
child seat fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted to both rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belts
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml on
front number plate deteriorated
offside rear undertray/jacking point slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
eml on
front number plate deteriorated
offside rear undertray/jacking point slightly damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front brake pads is slightly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate letters and numbers deteriorating.
near and offside front headlamps set on minimum height setting.
near and offside rear tyres cracked in tread.
nearside rear child seat fitted.
offside front tyre worn outer edge cracked in tread.
offside rear jacking point mount missing.
nearsdide rear seat belt fitted limited inspection of seat belt.
offside rear jacking point rubber mount missing.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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LS53 HLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 LS53 HLA, 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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LS53 HLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.
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