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VA53 EPC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 EPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,933 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 82,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 82,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,711 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,093 miles

1.O/S/F door mirroor damaged. 2.All four tyres worn on edges.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,336 miles

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

O/S/F mirror unit/ side repeater damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,711 miles

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

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front indicators are starting to show white light

offside front side repeater lens is craked

Fail 11 Feb 2010 40,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both front indicators are starting to show white light

offside front side repeater lens is craked

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,744 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

off side side repeater damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,035 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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VA53 EPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA53 EPC, 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 VA53 EPC registered?

VA53 EPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is VA53 EPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 EPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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