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CK53 SXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

59,594 mi
Last recorded59,594 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,329 miles

Advise condition of headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 58,329 miles

Advise condition of headlamps

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,485 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,859 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Jul 2022 52,858 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged borderline advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in upper steering column

Fail 10 Jul 2018 48,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Borderline (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in steering sliding coupling

under panels fitted under car

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play to steering sliding coupling

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,594 miles

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

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

knoking to upper part steering wheel/ colum /no excessive play.

offside rear tyre deteriorated to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,084 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 45,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,075 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,113 miles

Cracking to both front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,328 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,610 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,013 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 SXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

CK53 SXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is CK53 SXL safe to buy?

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