MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil waring lamp on.
Rear exhaust silencer corrodded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil warning lamp on
rear silincer slightly corodded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear tyre cracked and perished
o/s rear light cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s rear tyre cracked and perished
o/s rear light cracked
rear wiper blade torn at edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
rear wiper blade
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre cracked not exposing ply or cords
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear tyre cracked not exposing ply or cords
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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SC52 DVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SC52 DVL, 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 SC52 DVL registered?
SC52 DVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.
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