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CV53 ZDR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,420 mi
Last recorded109,420 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 109,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2018 100,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 100,433 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,235 miles

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

both front top mounts noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s + o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to o/s/f flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

middle silencer outer cover corroded not yet excessive

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,705 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,913 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,910 miles

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

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

CRACKS VISABLE IN TREAD PATTEN

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,638 miles

nearside offside front flexible brake pipe protective rubbers cracked

slight noise to steering system no wear detected

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside offside front flexible brake pipe protective rubbers cracked

slight noise to steering system no wear detected

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,973 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,973 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,832 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,353 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,930 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 ZDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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