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EX53 SWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,111 mi
Last recorded81,111 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,111 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,387 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 74,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,614 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,614 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,008 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 62,005 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 29 Oct 2011 47,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,707 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 53,005 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 43,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear seatbelt buckle covers missing

nearside front tyre cracking to inner wall

Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 20,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,289 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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EX53 SWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 EX53 SWZ, 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 EX53 SWZ registered?

EX53 SWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is EX53 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 SWZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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