MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door seal (6.1.B.2)
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door seal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded (center pipe)
Milometer bulb inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
brake pedal soft
exhaust corroded
front brake hoses perished
movement in steering column
n/s/f tyre heavily perished recommend immediate attention
outersill covers fitted and damaged
rear brakes noisey
rear closing sills look corroded unable to inspect fully
underbody trays fitted
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body covers fitted
engine covers fitted
vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
body covers fitted
engine covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn but not considered Excessive
Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
both rear flexi brake pipes -front parts unable to see condition due to undertray
rear number plate deteriorating
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 MUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SV53 MUO, 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 SV53 MUO registered?
SV53 MUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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