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88,817 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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suspension component corroded
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch both side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust box corroded
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust Back Box Corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plus, general corrosion on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
front brake pipes corroded
slight play in lower steering column universal joint slight knocking heard side to side movement on steering wheel
slight play osf tie rod
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
front brake pipes corroded
slight play in lower steering column universal joint slight knocking heard side to side movement on steering wheel
slight play osf tie rod
advise to get tracking checked steering seems to pull
slight noise in steering column
knocking noise heard in steering column when wheel turned left and right advise further investigation
ns number plate bulb inop os ok
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
knocking noise heard in steering column when wheel turned left and right advise further investigation
ns number plate bulb inop os ok
brake pipes corroded
noise in steering column when steering turned side to side but unable to find any play
ns number plate lamp inop os ok
osf track rod end gaiter perished not split or play in ball joint
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
brake pipes corroded
noise in steering column when steering turned side to side but unable to find any play
ns number plate lamp inop os ok
osf track rod end gaiter perished not split or play in ball joint
both number plate lamps dull
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner worn (4.1.E.1)
both number plate lamps dull
brake pipes corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
both rear tyres at 1.6mm
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight knocking noise coming from steering wheel, steering wheel is not loose.
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight knocking noise coming from steering wheel, steering wheel is not loose.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear tyre low and cracked in tread.
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s rear tyre low and cracked in tread.
n/s/front and o/s/front brakes pads low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
nearside rear tyre kerbing band has a section missing due to damage suggest attention
post code on front and rear number plates present but faint and barely legible
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN TO 1.6/2MM TREAD REMAINING ON OUTER SHOULDER.REPLACEMENTS REQUIRED VERY SHORTLY.
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OU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 OU53 GUA, 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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OU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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