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CP53 EYK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 EYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,581 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,776 miles

Emissions not tested to high on tick over (7.3.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 66,514 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,513 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front dip (1.1.A.3b)

Ball joint has excessive play nearside front lower (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,664 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 55,763 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,208 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 31,099 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,180 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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CP53 EYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP53 EYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 EYK registered?

CP53 EYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CP53 EYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 EYK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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