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EA53 VDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,122 mi
Last recorded84,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,122 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear wheel arches have rust corrosion.

exhaust system corroded from middle section to rear but not leaking

underguards fitted from front to rear and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 77,152 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 76,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust shows corrosion.

near side front tyre inner side wall shows large extensive deep splits.

off side front outer brake pad shows wear.

off side rear tyre shows evidence of side wall repairs.

suspect that various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 59,176 miles

eml light on

srs light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,588 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 39,277 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 32,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,233 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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EA53 VDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA53 VDZ, 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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EA53 VDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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