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CV53 ETX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,049 mi
Last recorded60,049 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,049 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 59,904 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 57,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 49,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush giving way. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,143 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 45,142 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,627 miles

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

Slight play in rear axle mounting bushes.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,571 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in rear axle mounting bushes.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,889 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front pads worn thin

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear pads worn thin

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,333 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 28,333 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,947 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 18,740 miles

rear springs top coils showing rust

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,848 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 ETX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

CV53 ETX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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