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CV53 MGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023

Steering column has slightly notchy feeling through steering wheel.

Pass 23 May 2022 59,833 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 59,833 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 59,300 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 59,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 59,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,622 miles

both front strut top bearings tight

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,634 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,974 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,645 miles

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 5 Mar 2014 45,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,831 miles

offside front strut top bearing worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 330,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,248 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,970 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 12,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HEADLAMP AIMS ON LIMIT* FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN AND HEAVILY PERISHED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RETRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSECTED- WHERE POSSIBLE AND FOUND TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,117 miles

HEADLAMP AIMS ON LIMIT* FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN AND HEAVILY PERISHED* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RETRICT EXAMINATION OF TESTABLE ITEMS* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSECTED- WHERE POSSIBLE AND FOUND TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST*

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,048 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 MGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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