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OX53 CVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,324 mi
Last recorded92,324 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 CVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,324 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near legal limit. 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near legal limit. 195/50/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth starting to get low,3.5mm

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,315 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front indicator slightly white

exhaust centre box corroded(outer skin)

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low on wear indicators + perished.

o/s/f wiper poor

o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded(short pipe)

oil leak under engine

Pass 25 May 2017 86,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 86,296 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 80,910 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 80,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,913 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,425 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,387 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,491 miles

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

brake warning light comes on when n/s brake applied

nearside and offside rear tyre perished on outside edges

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,173 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,330 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,672 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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OX53 CVZ 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 73.7%.

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 OX53 CVZ, 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 OX53 CVZ registered?

OX53 CVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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