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AP53 ENH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 101,805 miles

Exhaust box outer skin corroding

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension subframe corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Vehicle corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,909 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroding

Sill and rear arch covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Underneath vehicle corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,298 miles

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 26 Oct 2021 98,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 1.2 Test result 1.43 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 28 Oct 2020 96,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,773 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear obscuring view

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 15 Nov 2018 85,972 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 85,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Both rear tyres perished

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,913 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,913 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre treads slightly perished

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 70,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 70,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly perished

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 63,319 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,319 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,643 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 46,722 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,452 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,959 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,575 miles

note all under car covered in plastic can knot check

note front brake pads getting low

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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AP53 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP53 ENH, 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 AP53 ENH registered?

AP53 ENH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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