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CX53 DKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,835 mi
Last recorded83,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 83,835 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 83,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,432 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,431 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2012 73,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 73,316 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,801 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,891 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2009 55,889 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,953 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 47,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,579 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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CX53 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CX53 DKU, 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 CX53 DKU registered?

CX53 DKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is CX53 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 DKU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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