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ExpiredMileage
67,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside windscreen washer jet weak
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may require attention soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front jacking block missing
Offside side repeater lense cracked
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on nearside and offside,limited testability due to under trays (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a light source not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip(s) and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside windscreen washer jet weak
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect may require attention soon (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside front jacking block missing
Offside side repeater lense cracked
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills on nearside and offside,limited testability due to under trays (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working has a light source not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under trays fitted limiting view to testable items
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip(s) and scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking & cut on sidewall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir & pipe oily (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre high level (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)
exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking & cut on sidewall
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir & pipe oily (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre high level (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratches (8.3.1a)
exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% middle high level (1.2.1b)
a number of scratches on windscreen in zone a but not affecting view of road
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% middle high level (1.2.1b)
a number of scratches on windscreen in zone a but not affecting view of road
Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ns front wiper slightly split rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
windscreen marked
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
windscreen marked
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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RA53 EFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 RA53 EFJ, 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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RA53 EFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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