MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Engine covers, under trays and sill covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR MOUNTING CORRODED/BROKEN.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/R LAMP DAMAGED.
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/R LAMP DAMAGED.
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
O/S/F DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
front discs slight edge corroded
noise from n/s/r brake when wheel spun
rear tyres mis-shaped
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NV53 OFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 NV53 OFO, 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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NV53 OFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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