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EK53 MBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,315 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 56,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,294 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,393 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,508 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 52,464 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 50,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,981 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 43,981 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,878 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,229 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 MBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc 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 EK53 MBV, 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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EK53 MBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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