MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres on the legal limit
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam radius arm (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both front tyres on the legal limit
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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 brake pipe corroded
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake pipe corroded
Offside Rear trailing arm play in mounting/bush
Rear silencer corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer rusty
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
exhaust rear silencer rusty
o/s/f tyre worn low 2mm
o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode
rear exhaust box corroded
washer jets partially blocked
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sill covers
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SO03 XDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SO03 XDW, 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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SO03 XDW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.
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