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ML53 EUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,124 mi
Last recorded95,124 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,124 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 83,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,612 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,612 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 40,770 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,887 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,466 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre damaged on outer wall.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 16,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,944 miles

nearside rear jacking point missing and plastic trim damaged

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 EUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ML53 EUW, 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 ML53 EUW registered?

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

Is ML53 EUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 EUW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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