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DA52 OVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,041 mi
Last recorded94,041 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi local to axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 94,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi local to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,108 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 87,264 miles

brake pipes to all four flexi hoses corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 87,260 miles

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

brake pipes to all four flexi hoses corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 83,679 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 77,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,103 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside strut top mount creaking on lock to lock

Nearside wiper starting to smear

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,103 miles

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside strut top mount creaking on lock to lock

Nearside wiper starting to smear

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

Slight play in steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 60,953 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2012 60,953 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,504 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,580 miles

slight free play at top of column

Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,591 miles

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

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 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVP, 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 DA52 OVP registered?

DA52 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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