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EO53 HLW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,224 mi
Last recorded68,224 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,224 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015

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

Rear rear belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2015

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear rear belts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 52,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,710 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,555 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,866 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewall perished 195/50/15

o/s/f tyre has cut in inner sidewall no cords showing

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,157 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,727 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,429 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,654 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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EO53 HLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO53 HLW, 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 EO53 HLW registered?

EO53 HLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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