MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,506 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine malfunction light on.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted at time of test.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted at time of test.
Engine malfunction light on.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front registration plate deteriorated
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine check light ON
Front registration plate delaminated
Offside front tyre inner deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 DHV 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 58.8%.
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 DA53 DHV, 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 DHV registered?
DA53 DHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is DA53 DHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DA53 DHV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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