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AK53 ZFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,219 mi
Last recorded176,219 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 ZFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 176,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 165,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2014 152,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,417 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 133,417 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,421 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Odometer not illuminated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,421 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs heavily worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Odometer not illuminated.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,828 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,284 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 60,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,235 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres are showing small crackes

Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 29,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,129 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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AK53 ZFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK53 ZFG, 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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AK53 ZFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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