MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear seat belt stalk cover missing
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)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet difficult to open
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light staying on
slight deterioration on wiper blades
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine management light staying on
slight play in steering
Malfunction indicator lamp is on,as is engine oil level warning lamp.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.
N/S/R TYRE PERISHING BADLY ALMOST EXPOSING CORDS.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
N/S/F ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.
N/S/R TYRE PERISHING BADLY ALMOST EXPOSING CORDS.
Both front brake flexi hoses perrishing but not yet to excess.
Both rear tyres perrishing.
o/s/f tyre worn on the edges almost down to legal limit.
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML03 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ML03 XPW, 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 ML03 XPW registered?
ML03 XPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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