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CP53 FVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,638 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 86,638 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,800 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,721 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 60,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,466 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,324 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to tyre wall on N/S/F Tyre

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 FVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CP53 FVG, 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 CP53 FVG registered?

CP53 FVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is CP53 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 FVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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