MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear exhaust deteriorated
Front both tyres cracking on outer edge 195/55/15
Offside Front Upper strutt top stiff on rotation
Upper steering coupling worn and has play
engine chain and bearings very noisy
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust section deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/50/15 needs 195/55/15 (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust section deteriorated
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
undertrays fitted restricting inspection
Rear brake pipes slightly
break light on the dash
underneath tray fitted
Front Headlamp aim too low both side low (1.8)
Rear brake pipes slightly
break light on the dash
underneath tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls
knocking noise through steering wheel
plastic under tray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls
knocking noise through steering wheel
plastic under tray fitted
slight knocking noise from steering ?
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight knocking noise from steering ?
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside 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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PN53 VYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 PN53 VYF, 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 PN53 VYF registered?
PN53 VYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.
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