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DA53 RPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,060 mi
Last recorded48,060 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,060 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES OUTER RUBBERS SPLIT

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRDED

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,338 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,987 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 32,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2009 28,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,475 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

ns wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 29 Dec 2008 23,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,386 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due under covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,881 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 RPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

DA53 RPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is DA53 RPU safe to buy?

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