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CP53 NWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 NWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2013 93,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,871 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,375 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 52,314 miles

underside of vehicle not fully checked as under shield fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,186 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,034 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 29,275 miles

slight clunking noise from steering column

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 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

CP53 NWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 December 2003.

Is CP53 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 NWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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