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SV53 ZPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,797 mi
Last recorded154,797 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 154,797 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,061 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 134,061 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,146 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 115,146 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 107,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,718 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,472 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,245 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 79,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008
Fail 30 Jan 2008 59,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 44,397 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,622 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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SV53 ZPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV53 ZPK, 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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SV53 ZPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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