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VX53 VNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 131,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/body corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body/chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 125,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,322 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 113,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,767 miles

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 106,734 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,312 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,261 miles

Both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.

EPC light illuminated.

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate broken.

NSF wheel rim inner edge buckled.

Play in steering mechanism.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,261 miles

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

Both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EPC light illuminated.

Engine oil leak.

Front number plate broken.

NSF wheel rim inner edge buckled.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering mechanism.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to gain access to boot area.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,485 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 54,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,088 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 VNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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