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DA53 OMT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,724 mi
Last recorded48,724 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,724 miles

both front flexy hoses are perrished

the rear silencer has a insecure support bracket

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,718 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster is seized (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexy hoses are perrished

the osr tyre is showing signs of being run flat and has a nail in the tread

the rear silencer has a insecure support bracket

Pass 6 Sep 2014 43,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,706 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2012 38,804 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 33,576 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,575 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 OMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

DA53 OMT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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