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133,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower all engine mounts slightly worn
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ( rear most)subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (front) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (rear most) subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Lower under body shield fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all seem a little weak (5.3.2 (d))
nsr light lense broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all seem a little weak (5.3.2 (d))
nsr light lense broken
beam patterns poor
front discs corroded and very thinned
o-s-f indicator dis colored
o-s-r child seat fitted
wipers poor
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs are slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs are slightly worn
front discs in poor condition
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
front discs lipped
front flexi hoses deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front discs lipped
front flexi hoses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
front pads low 2mm thickness
front pads low 2mm thickness
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WV53 YNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 WV53 YNO, 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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WV53 YNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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