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DA53 UTW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,044 mi
Last recorded98,044 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2015 98,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,044 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,399 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 87,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brakes sticking

Front outer brake pads getting worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,950 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,950 miles

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

Both rear tyres got cracks(no ply or cords visible)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,890 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting broken(exhaust system still secure)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 51,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyrewalls perished

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,815 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 24,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,631 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 18,631 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,128 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 UTW 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 58.8%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

DA53 UTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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