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Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and slightly perish (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all brake hoses slightly perish
all brake pipes slightly corroded
all prescribed areas slight corroded
all under body cover fitted
cover fitted
exhaust corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers slightly deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seats missing
under trays and covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seats missing
under trays and covers fitted
covers & shields fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
covers & shields fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r seat belt clip cover missing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs worn
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front brake discs worn
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low
DISC'S WELL WORN
OIL LEAK OVER NEARSIDE RACK GAITER
SOME PERRISHING ON BRAKE HOSES
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
DISC'S WELL WORN
OIL LEAK OVER NEARSIDE RACK GAITER
SOME PERRISHING ON BRAKE HOSES
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight distortion front discs
slight perishing front flexi hoses
n/s/r tyre out of shape
unable to check underbody due to covers
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ML53 RVC 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 68.4%.
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 ML53 RVC, 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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ML53 RVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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