MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush stating to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitter wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitter wrong (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush stating to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Both front shock rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front shock rusty
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear handbrake shoes becoming noisey
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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RA53 ZMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RA53 ZMX, 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 RA53 ZMX registered?
RA53 ZMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.
Is RA53 ZMX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA53 ZMX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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