MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body/chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
both front brake pipes are slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.
EPC light illuminated.
Engine oil leak.
Front number plate broken.
NSF wheel rim inner edge buckled.
Play in steering mechanism.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
EPC light illuminated.
Engine oil leak.
Front number plate broken.
NSF wheel rim inner edge buckled.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering mechanism.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Unable to gain access to boot area.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
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VX53 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VX53 VNE, 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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VX53 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.
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