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EX53 SVU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,108 mi
Last recorded122,108 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 122,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,494 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,700 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,128 miles

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

front discs & pads worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 63,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,773 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has small cracks on inner tyre wall.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,770 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 37,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,061 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,925 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 16,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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EX53 SVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 EX53 SVU, 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 EX53 SVU?

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What year was EX53 SVU registered?

EX53 SVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is EX53 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 SVU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX53 SVU have outstanding finance?

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