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CF53 OFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 OFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 May 2017

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,215 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,215 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 53,438 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 53,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

irregular wear on insdie edges of both rear tyres. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/f tyre on 2mm. shieldes fitted under vehicle.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

irregular wear on insdie edges of both rear tyres. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/f tyre on 2mm. shieldes fitted under vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,309 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2007 26,366 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,408 miles

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

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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CF53 OFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF53 OFD, 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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CF53 OFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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