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CN53 PZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,731 mi
Last recorded71,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,731 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 71,731 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 71,413 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 71,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,058 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 68,982 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,104 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2018 66,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offide rear lamp damaged

offside mirror repeater lamp lens damaged / partly missing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 66,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offide rear lamp damaged

offside mirror repeater lamp lens damaged / partly missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 63,822 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear tyre 2mm and perishing

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,758 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,022 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to split, ply or cotd not visible

Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,021 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres starting to split, ply or cord not visible

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,112 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 19 Nov 2012 46,753 miles

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

n/s/r tyre showing cracks around sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,753 miles

n/s/r tyre showing cracks around sidewall but cords/ply not visable

Pass 1 Nov 2011 42,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,167 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,854 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,881 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 22,229 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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CN53 PZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN53 PZU, 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 CN53 PZU registered?

CN53 PZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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