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CV53 ERZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ERZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,217 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 142,365 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 24 Jul 2017 142,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,231 miles

Engine & transmission noise

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,164 miles

Engine light on

Engine oil leak all under car drivers side

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under car covers screws missing and not in fixing clips correctly advise refitting

Fail 18 Jun 2015 115,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine light on

Engine oil leak all under car drivers side

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under car covers screws missing and not in fixing clips correctly advise refitting

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,748 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 101,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 93,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,530 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

offside front disc heavily scrored

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,352 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated,offside almost to excess!!!

slight "knock" in steering column lock to lock

slight play in steering offside & nearside

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front brake hoses deteriorated,offside almost to excess!!!

slight "knock" in steering column lock to lock

slight play in steering offside & nearside

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,496 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,416 miles

knocking noise from the steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 28,625 miles

slight wear in o/s steering arm.

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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CV53 ERZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel 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 CV53 ERZ, 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 CV53 ERZ registered?

CV53 ERZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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