MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From the brake hose to the drum (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the brake hose to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount corroded
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged From the brake hose to the drum (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From the brake hose to the drum (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust mount corroded
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake pipe slightly corroded To both rear brake drums (3.6.B.2c)
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded To both rear brake drums (3.6.B.2c)
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres starting to crack but not down to the ply chords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres starting to crack but not down to the ply chords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust slightly deteriorated
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PE53 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 PE53 RCV, 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 PE53 RCV registered?
PE53 RCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.
Is PE53 RCV safe to buy?
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