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DA53 UUD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,188 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 69,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 57,262 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,358 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,066 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,066 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,050 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,451 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,236 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 23,236 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,799 miles

nsr and osr seat belts visual check only.baby seats fitted nsf tyre on 2 mm

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,150 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 UUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUD, 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 UUD registered?

DA53 UUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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