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CK53 CKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,330 mi
Last recorded129,330 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,330 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 76,737 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing arm has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,385 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,494 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 60,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 60,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,444 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 55,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 50,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,983 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 42,159 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 38,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,468 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 31,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,808 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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CK53 CKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CK53 CKE, 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 CK53 CKE registered?

CK53 CKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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