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DA53 RPY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 RPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,993 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 62,284 miles

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))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 58,276 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,256 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,998 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 54,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,239 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 53,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,948 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,733 miles

sill and engine covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 1 Dec 2011 44,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,346 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 41,346 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,025 miles

sill and floor covers fitted can not inspect all parts

Fail 2 Dec 2009 31,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,053 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 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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