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CP53 TTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 TTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And offside front ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 137,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 117,710 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 99,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 86,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,613 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 82,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 78,240 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,184 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,359 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 71,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 64,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 64,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,457 miles

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

both rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic underguards fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,914 miles

plastic underguards fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,588 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 TTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

CP53 TTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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