MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,001 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center exhaust deteriorating
offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroding
rear registration plate taped on
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
center exhaust deteriorating
offside & nearside rear wheel arches corroding
rear registration plate taped on
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play in lower steering column uj
spare wheel fitted to offside rear
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside rear tyre cracking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
offside rear tyre cracking
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
deep cracking to nearside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre cracking
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear tyre cracking
offside front tyre wearing thin on outer edges
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet safety catch sticking
correctly spaced number plates stuck over incorrectly spaced number plates
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
bonnet safety catch sticking
correctly spaced number plates stuck over incorrectly spaced number plates
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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R17 ASY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R17 ASY, 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 R17 ASY registered?
R17 ASY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2003.
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