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DE53 UTP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,633 mi
Last recorded78,633 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 78,633 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 78,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,012 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering knocks when turned lock to lock and rocked

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering knocks when turned lock to lock and rocked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on steering column when rotated,

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cracking in treads.

noise on steering column when rotated,

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise on steering when rocked side to side

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,177 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise on steering when rocked side to side

Fail 13 Apr 2012 54,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres splitting on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,338 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres splitting on outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

o/s n/s rear tyres cracks in tread but not down to cords

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,407 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,128 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,998 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 UTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UTP, 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 UTP registered?

DE53 UTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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