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Brake performance not tested DUE TO VEHICLE CONDITION - RECOMMEND DO NOT DRIVE TILL REPAIRED (1.2.1 (g))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Exhaust system insecure HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached BUSH EXCESSIVE WORN - DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet cable worn
Exhaust corroded
Note - Precheck oil level on MINIMUM RECOMMEND ATTENTION
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front registration plate slight damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53 TKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ML53 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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