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DA53 URY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 URY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,611 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front brake disc lipped

both rear brake disc crodded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 96,750 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front brake disc lipped

both rear brake disc crodded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,172 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,161 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,151 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion around exhaust centre box securing strap.Not blowing.

Some corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r wheeel arches.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,151 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight corrosion around exhaust centre box securing strap.Not blowing.

Some corrosion on o/s/r & n/s/r wheeel arches.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advanced corrosion to rear axle & components

corrosion to front suspension components

handbrake lever has free play before brake operated

rear chassis has advanced corrosion around mounting of suspension components

unable to carry out full inspection of underbody due to fitment of undertrays

Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,297 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advanced corrosion to rear axle & components

corrosion to front suspension components

handbrake lever has free play before brake operated

rear chassis has advanced corrosion around mounting of suspension components

unable to carry out full inspection of underbody due to fitment of undertrays

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some Corrosion to rear chassis, subframe & suspension components.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,888 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Some Corrosion to rear chassis, subframe & suspension components.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,586 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,349 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,601 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses perished

Pass 25 Nov 2006 28,078 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,777 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 URY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 URY, 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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DA53 URY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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