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53,598 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Rear boot dampers not working
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wipers slight smearing
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear boot dampers not working
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wipers slight smearing
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside side mirror deteriorated
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside side mirror deteriorated
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged
under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear stop lamp lens damaged
Offside Rear Nail in tyre strong advise repair/change tyre asap ()
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre perished all around the outer edge.
Rear n/s and o/s tyres perished across the diameter.
Nearside Front Tyre perished all around the outer edge.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear n/s and o/s tyres perished across the diameter.
ALL TYRES PERISHING/OUT OF SHAPE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ALL TYRES PERISHING/OUT OF SHAPE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
air freshener removed from interior mirror
both rear tyres feathering
nearside front brake hose protective cover split
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air freshener removed from interior mirror
both rear tyres feathering
nearside front brake hose protective cover split
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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MK53 ORO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 MK53 ORO, 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 MK53 ORO registered?
MK53 ORO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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