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VO53 EYY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,034 mi
Last recorded111,034 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 EYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 111,034 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,349 miles

EML light illuminated

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,293 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,730 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,730 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,667 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 37,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 19,625 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,291 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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VO53 EYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO53 EYY, 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 VO53 EYY registered?

VO53 EYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VO53 EYY safe to buy?

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