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MT53 TLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,866 mi
Last recorded80,866 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 TLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,866 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when operating near side indicators off side indicator flash instead (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and splitting but not showing cords

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

both rear arches corroded but not causing sharp edges

exhaust back box corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

under covers fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2017

Central exhaust section corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished and slightly out of shape

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,400 miles

Both front top strut mounting noisy when turned side to side.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,148 miles

all brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 62,148 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,926 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

Fail 21 Nov 2013 54,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 54,454 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,303 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 49,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,103 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 44,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,508 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,945 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,945 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES OUTER WALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 28,472 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 23,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,997 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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MT53 TLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MT53 TLV, 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 MT53 TLV registered?

MT53 TLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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