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DE53 UPW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 84,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,659 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 83,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,905 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 82,905 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 81,695 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,947 miles

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,747 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,942 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside jacking point rubber block missing

offside rear tyre starting to crack, and feathered on inner edge

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,048 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking point/rubber missing

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking point/rubber missing

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,776 miles

slight play steering column

undertrays fitted

uneven tread wear both rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2009 21,854 miles

near side front tyre perished 195 50 15 T

off side front tyre side wall damaged

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2008 13,081 miles

tested when wet

undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,601 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 UPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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