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CE53 ZKB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,162 mi
Last recorded95,162 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,162 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,160 miles

Front 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 92,092 miles

n/s and o/s/f flexi brake hose protective coverings split

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check under side of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 92,085 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/f flexi brake hose protective coverings split

slight brake judder in front brakes

unable to check under side of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,788 miles

protective covering on n/s and /o/s brake hoses split

unable to check under side vfully due to lowe panels

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

protective covering on n/s and /o/s brake hoses split

unable to check under side vfully due to lowe panels

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,541 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,390 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 ZKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB registered?

CE53 ZKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 ZKB safe to buy?

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