MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing close to legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material less than backing plate almost at 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipes along trailing arms
Noise/slight play top of steering column
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tail gate struts weak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads friction material less than backing plate almost at 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to rear brake ferrules and rear brake pipes along trailing arms
Noise/slight play top of steering column
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm perished (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear tail gate struts weak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs lipped
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs lipped
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WF53 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 WF53 KZN, 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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WF53 KZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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