MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside mirror casing has play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
rear exhaust box has corrosion
undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside mirror casing has play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust box has corrosion
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside and Nearside front tyres excesively cracked
Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges
Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracked
Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside ()
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and Nearside (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside and Nearside front tyres excesively cracked
Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edges
Offside and Nearside rear tyres cracked
Offside and Nearside rear tyres worn inner and outer edges
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and Nearside ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
passengers door mirror has slight damage
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s door mirror broken
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s door mirror broken
parking brake a little grabbing noted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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MC53 BBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 MC53 BBN, 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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MC53 BBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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