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CE53 SMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,734 mi
Last recorded136,734 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 SMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 136,734 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on ns/ & o/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust back box corroded

sil trims fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2019 136,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on ns/ & o/s rear wheel arches

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust back box corroded

sil trims fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 136,734 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s flexible brake hoses deteriorating (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rear mounting defective - system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion across rear axle

corrosion on n/s & o/s rear outer wheel arches

exhaust back box corroded

sill trims fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 126,210 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2018 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on n/s & o/s inner sills

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2017 111,377 miles

Engine & full floor under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Excessive corrosion on rear exhaust box

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,374 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine & full floor under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle

Excessive corrosion on rear exhaust box

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion around rear axle mounting points

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencer corroded

n/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

slight corrosion around rear axle mounting points

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,035 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes to wheels slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded

o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes to wheels slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunk from steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2014 54,569 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clunk from steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,677 miles

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

multi guard,s fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,127 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,347 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,319 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,632 miles

Approx 2mm on outer edges of O/S/F and N/S/F Tyres

Rear wiper refill split

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,526 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 SMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CE53 SMU, 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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CE53 SMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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