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ML53 EUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 EUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 134,447 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brakes have an imbalance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2017

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (2.7.3)

slight free play at steering wheel

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2016

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2016

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

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,454 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 76,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,181 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2013 64,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,964 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge and perished

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,235 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise engine light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,235 miles

advise engine light on dash

Pass 13 May 2010 46,046 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 46,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,126 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 36,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,926 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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ML53 EUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML53 EUF, 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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ML53 EUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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