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VU53 APV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,455 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 121,765 miles

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

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

centre exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 105,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,544 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,912 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear hose outer boot split

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,134 miles

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

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

alot of the floor was coverd by undertrays """items not looked at that are coverd"""

Fail 30 Dec 2008 65,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

alot of the floor was coverd by undertrays """items not looked at that are coverd"""

Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,039 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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VU53 APV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU53 APV, 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 VU53 APV registered?

VU53 APV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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