MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,031 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear starting to slightly weep (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear starting to slightly weep (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear wiper split not clearing effectively
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear wiper split not clearing effectively
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
under trays fitted
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding
exhaust corroded
shock absorbers corroded
some corrosion on both front brake pipes
very slight perishing on front flexi brake hoses
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding
exhaust corroded
shock absorbers corroded
some corrosion on both front brake pipes
very slight perishing on front flexi brake hoses
ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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SV53 MUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 MUP, 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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SV53 MUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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