MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front indicator cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
mileage display not working
misfire on idle
whine from engine
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front seat belts slow to retract
Nearside Front indicator cracked
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drive belt fraying
mileage display not working
misfire on idle
whine from engine
erratic idle
front suspension lower arm bushes cracked/perished
n/s/r shock absorber damp
undertray broken
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
erratic idle
front suspension lower arm bushes cracked/perished
n/s/r shock absorber damp
undertray broken
missfire/lumpy at idle
o/s mirror glass broken on edge
play in top steering column bearing
travel in parking brake
undertray broken
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
missfire/lumpy at idle
o/s mirror glass broken on edge
play in top steering column bearing
travel in parking brake
undertray broken
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
missfire at idle
n/s/f wheel inner distorted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear tyres worn to 3mm
missfire at idle
n/s/f wheel inner distorted
bad engine missfire at idle
bootlid struts weak
both rear wheels slightly distorted
n/s repeater lense cracked
n/s/f wheel distorted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/f wheel distorted
bad engine missfire at idle
bootlid struts weak
both rear wheels slightly distorted
n/s repeater lense cracked
engine missfire at idle
n/s repeater light cracked
n/s/f tyre edges worn
n/s/f wheel slight buckle on inside
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine missfire at idle
n/s repeater light cracked
n/s/f tyre edges worn
n/s/f wheel slight buckle on inside
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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MV53 LTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 MV53 LTY, 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 MV53 LTY registered?
MV53 LTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2003.
Is MV53 LTY safe to buy?
The MOT history for MV53 LTY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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