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CK53 EHD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,715 mi
Last recorded18,715 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 16,606 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 16,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 11,475 miles

General deterioration to all tyre outer shoulders.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,652 miles

N/S/R tyre sidewall splits.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,154 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 8,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 7,722 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 7,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise wipers in poor condition but clearing screen.

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 6,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 4,603 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Oct 2007 4,603 miles

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

rear wiper split

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 EHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CK53 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

CK53 EHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CK53 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 EHD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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