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AV53 MYG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,362 mi
Last recorded87,362 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 87,362 miles

Park brake only just to percentage.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 87,360 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Park brake only just to percentage.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 74,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,751 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 66,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 62,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 55,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 806 miles

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

SRS light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 25,592 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 25,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight knocking noise from steering

Pass 1 Oct 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,273 miles

BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLEY O/S FRONT

Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,343 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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AV53 MYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV53 MYG, 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 AV53 MYG registered?

AV53 MYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is AV53 MYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 MYG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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