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DA53 OMW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,231 mi
Last recorded72,231 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded require a good scrub up and clean and grease (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion very dry throughout suggest a good clean and wax oil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,706 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,381 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer box is badly corroded but not leaking.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer box is badly corroded but not leaking.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,182 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,809 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 48,274 miles

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Underbody shield fitted,not allowing a full under vehicle inspection.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 48,207 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine undershield fitted,not allowing a full under engine inspection.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Underbody shield fitted,not allowing a full under vehicle inspection.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,859 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,932 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 24,548 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 OMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

DA53 OMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is DA53 OMW safe to buy?

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