MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads about 70% worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back-box outer skin corroded
unidentified knocking noise on steering possibly coming from steering column but not play found in any components
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake pads about 70% worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust back-box outer skin corroded
unidentified knocking noise on steering possibly coming from steering column but not play found in any components
Front both tyres starting to show age cracks
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Front brake pads abut 70% worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear both tyres showing age cracks
exhaust back-box outer skin corroded
plastic under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres showing age cracks
exhaust corroded
under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
unidentified knock heard when shaking the steering no play found in any components
Both rear tyres showing age cracks.
Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded.
O/S/F Tyre just starting too show age cracks.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Unidentified knocking noise on steering possibly coming from column itself but no movement or play found in steering and suspension components.
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT O/S/FRONT WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT CHANGE ASAP O/S/F/INNER RIM ALSO N/S/REAR INNER RIM DAMAGE O/S/REAR VERY SLIGHT RIPPLE INNER WALLCHANGE ASAP
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ML53 RVW 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 86.7%.
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 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 ML53 RVW, 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 RVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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