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CX53 OPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,625 mi
Last recorded43,625 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,625 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some under body components

Pass 11 Nov 2015

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

some corrosion in front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Fail 10 Nov 2015

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

some corrosion in front brake disc faces

surface corrosion in prescribed and none prescribed areas

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,971 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 73,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,422 miles

exhaust cprrpded near enter box

noise around engine maybe alernator

rear tyres slighly mishaped

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are blocking along tread

Fail 23 Dec 2011 57,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are blocking along tread

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,703 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 45,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 45,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 40,117 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 40,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,345 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 34,345 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,718 miles

n/s/r seat not in vehicle at time of test

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 OPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

CX53 OPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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