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DA53 USZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,250 mi
Last recorded54,250 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,250 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 54,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,136 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 May 2015 44,136 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2014 39,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,146 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2011 28,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre is cracking

o/s/f side mirror glass cracked but is not affecting the view to rear

o/s/f tyre is cracking.

o/s/r tyre is cracking.

Fail 18 Jun 2011 28,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre is cracking

o/s/f side mirror glass cracked but is not affecting the view to rear

o/s/f tyre is cracking.

o/s/r tyre is cracking.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,790 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,595 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 7,314 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 USZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 USZ, 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 USZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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