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DA53 DHN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,009 mi
Last recorded76,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 76,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 68,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 60,014 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 55,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,745 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,775 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deterioated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,978 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,638 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side tyre startin wear outter edge

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,655 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 6 Jan 2012 51,521 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 51,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 49,572 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers & shields

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,145 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,021 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 977,644 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 DHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DHN, 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 DHN registered?

DA53 DHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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