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AV53 MYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,482 mi
Last recorded112,482 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 112,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriating

play in steering u/j

Fail 12 May 2018 112,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer deteriating

play in steering u/j

Pass 5 May 2017 105,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,553 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 101,553 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 97,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,876 miles

Both front shockers weak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 93,875 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front shockers weak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,146 miles

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

both rear top spring cups missing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 75,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

flexy hoses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,770 miles

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

flexy hoses deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 71,785 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 34,162 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,162 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 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV53 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

AV53 MYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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