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DA53 ONJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,210 mi
Last recorded67,210 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ONJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 65,810 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,050 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 49,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,714 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 10 Jan 2008 34,357 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,821 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,358 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 ONJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

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

Is DA53 ONJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 ONJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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