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CE53 ERZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ERZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 92,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,117 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in steering column universal joints

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2014 71,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,083 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,080 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,134 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

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

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

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,373 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,303 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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CE53 ERZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CE53 ERZ, 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 CE53 ERZ registered?

CE53 ERZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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