MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,884 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/ front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box outer skin badly deteriorated and slightly blowing (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust box outer skin badly deteriorated.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre has a cut in it
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SE03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SE03 FDK, 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 SE03 FDK registered?
SE03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.
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