MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in steering column
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight play in steering column
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Exhaust bracket on rear snapped but still supported.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewalls.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
slight cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewalls.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
esp, hand brake warining light, brake warining light, engine management all remain on
main beam tell tail inop
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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PK53 TMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc 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 PK53 TMV, 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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PK53 TMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.
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