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CV53 ESY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,720 mi
Last recorded94,720 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,720 miles

Emissions not tested Due to abnormal engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corrosion on rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S centre indicator lense cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sill and door covers cracked and insecure

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,719 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 86,719 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 86,023 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 85,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,550 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 83,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2014 80,699 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 80,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 76,562 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 76,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 67,924 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 59,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,185 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 38,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 28,729 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,123 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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CV53 ESY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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