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CK53 LVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 86,024 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 82,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

glow plug lamp remains on indicating a fault

offside front tyre is getting close to limit

part of offside under cover is insecure

slight knocking in steering column whist rocking steering

very bad oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 82,548 miles

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

glow plug lamp remains on indicating a fault

offside front tyre is getting close to limit

part of offside under cover is insecure

slight knocking in steering column whist rocking steering

very bad oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,443 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 79,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering fluid low

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,899 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 55,426 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 LVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 CK53 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

CK53 LVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is CK53 LVG safe to buy?

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