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DA52 WDT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,216 mi
Last recorded95,216 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 95,216 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box corroded

rear axle corroded

windscreen washers req adjustment

Fail 16 Jan 2021 95,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded may require flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust rear box corroded

rear axle corroded

windscreen washers req adjustment

Pass 11 Jan 2020 93,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has rust

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch has rust 2x places

Fail 11 Jan 2020 93,856 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. does not lock in position (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch has rust

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch has rust 2x places

Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,984 miles

Front Discs corroded.

Front Oil leaks

Nearside Front top mount making rough noise.

Nearside Plastic trim (sill cover damaged)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose casing damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 86,757 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 86,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,421 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,658 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 75,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 69,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s light on,this will be a failure next test

Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s.r.s light on,this will be a failure next test

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,452 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 50,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 45,540 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,807 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,088 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 34,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,099 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 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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