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MA53 ZVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,479 mi
Last recorded69,479 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 ZVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,479 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2017 66,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,240 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,633 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 52,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 47,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,605 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,287 miles

horn tempremental

Fail 18 Feb 2009 42,287 miles

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

horn tempremental

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MA53 ZVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MA53 ZVH, 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 MA53 ZVH registered?

MA53 ZVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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