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MW53 EZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 EZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 95,459 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,996 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,996 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,116 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 85,116 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,231 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 68,324 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,138 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009
Fail 9 Jan 2009

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,097 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 34,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 22,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 22,298 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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MW53 EZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW53 EZT, 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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MW53 EZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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