MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly tight (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly tight (2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Passenger Door Damaged. Opens/Shuts readily
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly tight (2.2.2 (b))
Under covers fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill Damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger Door Damaged. Opens/Shuts readily
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slightly tight (2.2.2 (b))
Under covers fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both and outer track rod slight play both ()
Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn both and Steering column shaft has slight end float - rack worn / play (2.1.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded disc and pads worn - slight (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle - nearside outer plastic sill damaged - under covers trays fitted (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle - nearside outer plastic sill damaged - under covers trays fitted (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
play in steering
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front registration plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front registration plate damaged
nsr tyre sidewall damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 UTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?
DA53 UTR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is DA53 UTR safe to buy?
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