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DA52 OPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,066 mi
Last recorded104,066 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 104,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 29 May 2020 104,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear arches corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,033 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 97,798 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion front and rear members

Pass 1 Mar 2018 91,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,097 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 79,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking 195 50r15

exhaust corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre bald on edge

nearside front tyre side wall badly damaged 195 50r15

Fail 4 Mar 2014 71,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre bald on edge

nearside front tyre side wall badly damaged 195 50r15

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,413 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 52,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 388,804 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 20,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,713 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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DA52 OPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA52 OPK, 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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DA52 OPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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