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DA53 KAU

2003 Mercedes-benz 220

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 22098,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 KAU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 29,492 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 26,873 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

covers prevent the inspection of some parts.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 17,290 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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DA53 KAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 98,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA53 KAU registered?

DA53 KAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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