MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front can't see brake pads
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front can't see brake pads
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
OFFSIDE REAR DOOR WOULDNT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE AT START OF TEST / OPENED FROM INSIDE / NOW WONT LOCK / CLOSE / CABLE TIED TO HOLD CLOSED
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes greased
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ML53 RVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 RVK, 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 ML53 RVK registered?
ML53 RVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is ML53 RVK safe to buy?
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