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VX53 VMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,612 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 122,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty in places

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,354 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

under tray fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rusty in places

under tray fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,344 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 109,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,214 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,223 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 51,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,695 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 46,400 miles

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres craking to side walls

front wipers slight smearing

under covers fitted restricting view

Fail 6 Dec 2008 46,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear and o/s/f tyres craking to side walls

front wipers slight smearing

under covers fitted restricting view

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,979 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,390 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 14,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 VMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

VX53 VMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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