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DA53 ONN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ONN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 111,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,777 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

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

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

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,777 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,414 miles

centre exhaust corroded

offside mirror cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust corroded

offside mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2014 96,875 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 96,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 93,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 93,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,716 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,691 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,818 miles

nearside and offside front inner tyres splitting not to cords

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,594 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and slightly out of shape replace soon

Fail 23 Apr 2009 50,504 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and slightly out of shape replace soon

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 36,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,343 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 ONN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

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

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