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EK53 MDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,795 mi
Last recorded82,795 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 MDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 78,892 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 74,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 74,693 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm bushes perished ( No excessive movement ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,085 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose steel rim fitted (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall, tyre underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer sidewall, tyre uninflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,947 miles

Engine check light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test portable device mount ()

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 61,947 miles

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

Engine check light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test portable device mount ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,745 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,562 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,712 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,627 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 44,627 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 39,354 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 39,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,552 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 33,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,777 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,608 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,747 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 MDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EK53 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

EK53 MDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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