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CV53 ETF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ETF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 90,004 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 89,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre 1.6mm

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,093 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,721 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,633 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 61,357 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,421 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,336 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 22,780 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 ETF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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