MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,993 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Undertrauys fitted obscureing some undferside components
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ joint (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded @ joint (3.6.B.2c)
Undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in both sides anti-roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides front inner (4.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
corrosion on both sides outer rear wheel arches
corrosion on front sub frame
plastic trays fitted to under body
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front going to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight play in both sides anti-roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides front inner (4.2.A.1a)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)
corrosion on both sides outer rear wheel arches
corrosion on front sub frame
plastic trays fitted to under body
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear wiper worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear wiper worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill and floor covers fitted can not inspect all parts
sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill and floor covers fitted can not inspect all parts
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
sill and floor covers fitted can not inspect all parts
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 RPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RPY, 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 RPY registered?
DA53 RPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.
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