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DA53 OML

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,556 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,361 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 72,361 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,237 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 64,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,160 miles

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,834 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,914 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,814 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 34,451 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake disc corodded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,451 miles

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

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

Offside front brake disc corodded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,278 miles

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

Fail 23 Feb 2009 31,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,499 miles

O/S/R door not opening from outside

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,663 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 OML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OML, 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 OML registered?

DA53 OML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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