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DA53 KBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not hitting the screen (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 97,511 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust system poor condition corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,626 miles

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

Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

auxillary drive noisey

exhaust poor condition corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,606 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 76,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2010 63,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 45,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,923 miles

Nearside front wheel inner rim is buckled. Nearside front tyre has a nail in edge of tread. Nearside front brake flexihose is perished. Offside front brake pad is low. Both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wheel inner rim is buckled. Nearside front tyre has a nail in edge of tread. Nearside front brake flexihose is perished. Offside front brake pad is low. Both rear tyres are perished on the sidewalls.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,368 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 17,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,675 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 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KBO, 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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DA53 KBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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