MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely when handbrake is applied (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre has craking to the tred
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside front tyre has low tread. †Slight knock from front antiroll bar area.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 ORL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VX53 ORL, 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 VX53 ORL registered?
VX53 ORL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is VX53 ORL safe to buy?
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