MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust System Corroded
Front Sub Frame Slightly Corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Slight Play In Steering System
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)
exhaust center box corroded
undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection underside of vehicle
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
o/s/f tyre has cracking within tread pattern
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre has cracking within tread pattern
all 4 tyres cracking in tread
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
all 4 tyres cracking in tread
front wiper blades
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear brake discs have surface corrison
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread/sidewall
under body shields fitted
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread/sidewall
under body shields fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML53 VGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?
ML53 VGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is ML53 VGP safe to buy?
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