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DE53 UPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 67,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,559 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,559 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 57,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 52,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 47,372 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 47,372 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,443 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 36,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre wall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,566 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,254 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,574 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 UPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

DE53 UPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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