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CV53 ONX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,342 mi
Last recorded77,342 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ONX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 77,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 64,385 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,364 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 62,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 51,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear sills has side skirts fitted not alowing full inspection of sills on both sides

Fail 22 Aug 2022 51,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear sills has side skirts fitted not alowing full inspection of sills on both sides

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,836 miles

All tyres looks slightly under inflated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both wiper blades poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2020 45,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres looks slightly under inflated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,350 miles

Nearside Front outer door release handle sticks

Offside Rear outer door release handle sticks

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 45,350 miles

Nearside Front outer door release handle sticks

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer door release handle sticks

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,239 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,821 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 40,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres, inner sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 40,993 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres, inner sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,500 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both washer jets poor

Pass 28 Aug 2014 36,326 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer jets poor

Fail 16 Sep 2013 34,305 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 34,305 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusty

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,219 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,370 miles

both front brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2010 27,370 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs rusty

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,938 miles

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

underside fully covered

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,936 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 14,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres outer edges worn

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 ONX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ONX, 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 ONX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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