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VE53 CVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,910 mi
Last recorded96,910 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 CVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 96,910 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged causing slight bulge in tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 96,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall seriously cracked around entire circumference, and damaged around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Metal brake pipe severely corroded. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged causing slight bulge in tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre silencer outer skin corroded & coming away

coolant hose fouling on steering column

wipers smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2020 86,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear sills / arches corroded

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 80,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 69,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 66,145 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,154 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 55,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,758 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,588 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,470 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,782 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,135 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,715 miles

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

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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VE53 CVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE53 CVH, 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 VE53 CVH registered?

VE53 CVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 CVH safe to buy?

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