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VK53 ZKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,434 mi
Last recorded116,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 ZKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,348 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhuast rusted

steering noisy

Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhuast rusted

steering noisy

Pass 12 Jul 2018 114,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

exhuast rusted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,607 miles

E M L Light on dashboard

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,798 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

noise on suspension

Fail 21 Jul 2016 100,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened repaired with tape (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened repaired with tape (3.6.A.3)

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

noise on suspension

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit reccomend new tyre very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

gear box noisey

knock in steering column

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,100 miles

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

ex box starting to corrode

knock in steering column when rocking steering wheel

nsf tyre low 2.5mm

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,316 miles

front no plate damaged

knocking noise in steering colmn

nsf brake hose starting to crack

osf brake hose starting to crack

Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,735 miles

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

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

exhaust box starting to corrode

knocking noise in steering column when rocking steering wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,240 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Very slight free play noted in steering wheel operation check

Pass 22 Sep 2010 62,865 miles

Very slight free play noted in steering wheel operation check

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,123 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 55,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,274 miles

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

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

both rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,192 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,213 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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VK53 ZKW 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 78.9%.

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 VK53 ZKW, 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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VK53 ZKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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