MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,957 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both OSR & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSF & OSF. (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Rim has slight damage to the inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both OSR & OSF. (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NSF & OSF. (3.6.B.4d)
Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Rim has slight damage to the inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)
Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking rear of wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
surface corrosion on rear wheel arches
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear tyre slight wear on inner edges.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
n/s mirror broken
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
complete under vehicle cover fitted
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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VU53 HDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 VU53 HDG, 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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VU53 HDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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