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CV53 NVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,590 mi
Last recorded87,590 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,590 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 84,581 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 82,675 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 80,190 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 78,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 77,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 74,228 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,227 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,490 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 69,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,781 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 58,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,280 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 22,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,300 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 NVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV53 NVZ registered?

CV53 NVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is CV53 NVZ safe to buy?

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