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DE53 OHC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,418 mi
Last recorded69,418 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,418 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,611 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid to nearside of screen (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,264 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,891 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 45,717 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 45,717 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,260 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 17,736 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,760 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE53 OHC, 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 DE53 OHC registered?

DE53 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 October 2003.

Is DE53 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OHC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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