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DA53 DHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 67,105 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,491 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,508 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 49,114 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 49,114 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,080 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 26,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 26,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,649 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,649 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,710 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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DA53 DHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA53 DHF, 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 DA53 DHF registered?

DA53 DHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is DA53 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 DHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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