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AD53 DVU

2004 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,033 mi
Last recorded123,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class57,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,033 miles

steering inner joints slight movement

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Front drivers door slightly sticking while opening

Fail 15 Jan 2018 122,964 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front subframe slightly corroded

Offside Front drivers door slightly sticking while opening

steering inner joints slight movement

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,748 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 112,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 110,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 110,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 106,550 miles

slight cracking to o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 26 Nov 2010 90,890 miles

slight lamination front no platr

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,586 miles

front no. plate starting to peel, still legible at present

Pass 29 Nov 2008 61,923 miles

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

exhaust bracket around silencer broken,exhaust still secure

wiper blades hitting each other when moving

Pass 8 Dec 2007 52,270 miles

All four tyres starting to PERRISH. 195/50 R15 82T

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 52,270 miles

All four tyres starting to PERRISH. 195/50 R15 82T

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,244 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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AD53 DVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 57,396 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 AD53 DVU, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 DVU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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