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DE53 MWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,228 mi
Last recorded101,228 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 101,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

alternator noisy

Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away (6.1.2 (a))

alternator noisy

Pass 24 Aug 2019 93,064 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped off factory weld and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on suspension arms to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 93,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe hanger snapped off factory weld and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes on suspension arms to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 83,439 miles

Both rear and nearside front wheel rims are bent

Both rear brake pipes to cylinders are corroded

Cuts in offside front driveshaft

Front brakes are out of balance

Fail 22 May 2018 83,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Both rear and nearside front wheel rims are bent

Both rear brake pipes to cylinders are corroded

Cuts in offside front driveshaft

Front brakes are out of balance

Pass 2 May 2017 75,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 75,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 67,911 miles

Rear rear tyres cracked perished

brake pipes rusty flexi hoses perished

front shockers damp

Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,231 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2014 54,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 45,634 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 45,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,770 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,200 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,853 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 36,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 34,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,846 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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DE53 MWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE53 MWY, 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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DE53 MWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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