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CV53 ZDT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,797 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 97,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,597 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 93,597 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 91,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated but still secured and not leaking any gases

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,209 miles

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

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated but still secured and not leaking any gases

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,806 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 77,467 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,120 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 71,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,168 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,671 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,157 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,540 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,611 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 ZDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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