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MC53 EAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,365 mi
Last recorded65,365 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,821 miles

all tyres split

Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres split

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,775 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 54,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,243 miles

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

slight mist of oil.

surface rust on rear discs.

Pass 1 May 2013 49,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,607 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,152 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 22,683 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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MC53 EAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 EAA, 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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MC53 EAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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