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VX53 ZFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,972 mi
Last recorded81,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 ZFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,972 miles

Covers fitted to floor and sills

Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brakes have 20% imbalance.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted to floor/sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,844 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 75,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,097 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 44,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,945 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 41,944 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,825 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 31,010 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,664 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 ZFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX53 ZFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX53 ZFP registered?

VX53 ZFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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