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CX53 ORK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ORK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,005 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,984 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,395 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 50,919 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 44,591 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 44,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,728 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,814 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 ORK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX53 ORK, 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 ORK registered?

CX53 ORK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CX53 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 ORK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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