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DA53 ZSG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,532 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,296 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

steering column noisy when turning

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,288 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,471 miles

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 64,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013
Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,661 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,463 miles

both front brake hoses outer covers split

both rear tyres perished and worn uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2011 47,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 20,163 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 ZSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZSG, 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 ZSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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