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MF53 VMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,829 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,141 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And also corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner and outer edge.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

exhaust corroding away

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 10 Jul 2014 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

exhaust corroding away

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 15 Jul 2013 64,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

child seat fitted to the nearside and offside rear seat

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seat

nearside rear tyre cracking up

tyre wearing on outer tread

Fail 9 Jun 2011 52,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,714 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,967 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 32,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,732 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,739 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall is cut in several places

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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MF53 VMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 MF53 VMX, 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 MF53 VMX registered?

MF53 VMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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