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EK53 EVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,642 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,957 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 38,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 37,909 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,312 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,301 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,856 miles

all tyres cracking with age .

both front brake rubber flex hoses protection sleeves split .

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,400 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,511 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 13,139 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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EK53 EVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK53 EVL, 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 EK53 EVL registered?

EK53 EVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is EK53 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 EVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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