MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe going from rear hose to o/s rear wheel. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Metal brake pipe going from rear hose to n/s rear wheel.
N/s front wheel rim is buckled & there is some damage to the tyre.
N/s rear wheel rim is buckled
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Some play in the steering noticed at the steering wheel.
There is no damping affect from any of the shock absorbers.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Metal brake pipe from o/s rear hose to wheel is corroding.
O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.
Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Metal brake pipe from o/s rear hose to wheel is corroding.
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Receiver jammed under seat. (5.2.5a)
O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.
Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car also sills
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car also sills
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front headlight image deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
sill covers + full undertrays fitted
tyres look under inflated
Full under tray fitted
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Full under tray fitted
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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RX53 DYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 RX53 DYU, 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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RX53 DYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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