MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear shockabsorbers corroded
Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair to handbrake
exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
handbrake excessive travel but holding
plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
handbrake excessive travel but holding
plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear axle corroded
Rear handbrake travel a little excessive
Rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
exhaust and both rear shock absorbers corroded
plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear shock absorber
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
corrosion both rear wheel arches
exhaust silencer corroded
plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bottom (5.3.2 (c))
rear silencer corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bottom (5.3.2 (c))
rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer arch corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr sills (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing osr/nsr (2.7.2a)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
undercovers fitted to vehicle-unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pad warning light on
Front wiper blades split
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pad warning light on
Front wiper blades split
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside very close to legal limit
Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)
Both front flexable hoses perished
Bracket that holds main silencer up has rusted off but system still secure
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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RF03 XGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 RF03 XGN, 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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RF03 XGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.
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