MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear tyre is cracking and perishing
Offside Rear shock absorber is weeping oil
both rear coil springs are a litlle rusty
slight exhaust blow front and rear section of exhaust is a little rusty
slight play in both steering rack inner tie rod end ball joints
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
damage to the n/s/r wheel arch no sharp edges
n/s/r coil spring is quite rusty
n/s/r metal brake pipe is quite rusty
n/s/r tyre has small splits to the inner side wall
o/s/f outer sill has slight damage
o/s/r shock absorber is weeping oil
one washer jet on each side is inop
slight play in both inner rack ends
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty
n/s/r coil spring is a little rusty
o/s/f outer sill is damaged
slight play in both inner steering rack ends
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 3mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brake pipe is quite rusty
n/s/r coil spring is a little rusty
o/s/f outer sill is damaged
slight play in both inner steering rack ends
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine managment light is on
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled
small hole in the o/s/r light lens
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
engine managment light is on
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)
n/s/r road wheel is slightly buckled
small hole in the o/s/r light lens
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust system is a little rusty
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
exhaust system is a little rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f door badly damaged but still functions
underside of vehicle covered in plastic guards unable to inspect all items
airbag warning lamp illuminated
both front brake hoses perished
both rear tyres perished
both reg plates deteriating
knocking to top of steering column
o/s/f brake pad wearing low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
airbag warning lamp illuminated
both front brake hoses perished
both rear tyres perished
both reg plates deteriating
knocking to top of steering column
o/s/f brake pad wearing low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WJ53 UEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 WJ53 UEV, 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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WJ53 UEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.
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