MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s brake pipes front to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape on rear o/s lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s brake pipes front to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape on rear o/s lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s & n/s to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front wheels sticking slightly.
front brake discs lipped & corroded on inner face.
front brake pads low.
front suspension springs rusty.
Nail in offside rear tyre
all 4 tyres cracking
light cracking to all four tyres
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MF53 GDV 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 78.9%.
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 MF53 GDV, 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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What year was MF53 GDV registered?
MF53 GDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MF53 GDV safe to buy?
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