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EM53 DOG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,258 mi
Last recorded51,258 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM53 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 51,258 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 51,258 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 41,610 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 41,610 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 37,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 37,669 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf tyre worn on edge and wall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight noise from steering rack or steering ujs.

Vehicle has full body undertrays fitted and side sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,385 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight noise from steering rack or steering ujs.

Vehicle has full body undertrays fitted and side sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,299 miles

rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Fail 23 Oct 2007 25,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Oct 2006 18,421 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 18,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EM53 DOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EM53 DOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EM53 DOG?

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What year was EM53 DOG registered?

EM53 DOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EM53 DOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM53 DOG shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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