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front and rear brake pipes covered in grease,advise check as look slightly corroded
nearside front strut top slightly rough
rear tyres slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inside nearside rear door (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front and rear brake pipes covered in grease,advise check as look slightly corroded
nearside front strut top slightly rough
rear tyres slightly worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
all rear seats removed
all tyres heavily cracked,perished and splitting. advise replace
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
front tyres cracked and perished
rear seats removed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded and bracket broken on middle box
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade judders and smears screen (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade judders and smears screen (8.2.2)
Lower undertray and top covers fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded and bracket broken on middle box
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust silencer deteriated
Child seats fitted, near and offside rear. Visual inspection only.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear silencer and mount in poor condition.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front flexy pipes perished
rear number plate perished
tyres perished on edges
Both nearside inner wheel rims damaged slightly
Nearside rear shock absorber leaking
Windscreen and wipers de-greased to pass MOT
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in offside rear light lens
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WJ53 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 WJ53 JXL, 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 WJ53 JXL registered?
WJ53 JXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is WJ53 JXL safe to buy?
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