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AF53 UDE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,798 mi
Last recorded79,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 79,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2024 79,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust box skin corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 72,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2021 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & small cracks

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 52,821 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 52,821 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 49,697 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock absorber leak of oil

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front shock absorber leak of oil

offside front shock absorber leak of oil

steering wheel slightly insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2016 47,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front shock absorber leak of oil

offside front shock absorber leak of oil

steering wheel slightly insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,830 miles

Front headlamps poor output

N/s/rear child seat fitted not allowing adult seat belt check

Pass 5 Jul 2014 45,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,103 miles

O/S/R Tyre perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,361 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,814 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2010 36,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,232 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre incorrect speed rating

Fail 9 Feb 2007 20,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,005 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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AF53 UDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AF53 UDE, 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 AF53 UDE registered?

AF53 UDE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is AF53 UDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 UDE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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