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EO53 VBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,760 mi
Last recorded113,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 113,760 miles

brake disc worn

brake pad wear light on pads not worn

drop links have slight play

n/s sill damaged

under tray fitted can not fully inspect

wishbone bushes deterioated

wishbone bushes deterioated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 98,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 98,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,751 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,769 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 84,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,814 miles

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

slight freeplay in steering column joint

Pass 20 Jan 2009 70,169 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 70,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,538 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 VBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

EO53 VBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is EO53 VBN safe to buy?

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