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VX53 ORL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,461 mi
Last recorded118,461 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ORL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 118,456 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely when handbrake is applied (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,635 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,706 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 106,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load catch cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 72,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 72,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,492 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,903 miles

n/s rear tyre has craking to the tred

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,956 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,287 miles

Nearside front tyre has low tread. †Slight knock from front antiroll bar area.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,994 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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VX53 ORL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX53 ORL, 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 VX53 ORL registered?

VX53 ORL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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