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CV53 UAN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCV53 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Sharp edge (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tires (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box heavy corroded not yet leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 114,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

o/s front tyre little low on tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Jun 2019 104,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s front tyre little low on tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2018 95,966 miles

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

Front both brake hoses protection perrished

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,961 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both brake hoses protection perrished

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

Pass 20 May 2017 90,004 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 90,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 77,721 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 77,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,665 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre uneven inner treadwear and cracking evident

offside repeater lamp damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2015 70,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre uneven inner treadwear and cracking evident

offside repeater lamp damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

offside front tyre appears low on pressure

rear exhaust mount detached

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,754 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,201 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,200 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,635 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,958 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 UAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UAN, 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 UAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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