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CV53 ZFB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,161 mi
Last recorded89,161 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 ZFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,236 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,236 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,469 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,341 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 59,337 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 43,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,091 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 ZFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFB, 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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What year was CV53 ZFB registered?

CV53 ZFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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