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DE53 VVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,428 mi
Last recorded81,428 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 81,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 81,428 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 75,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2017 66,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 66,586 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,264 miles

boot fails to open

child seat fitted to nsr

slight play in steering column joints ...cannot see clearly to fully assess...advise investigation

Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

boot fails to open

child seat fitted to nsr

slight play in steering column joints ...cannot see clearly to fully assess...advise investigation

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,762 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,416 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,182 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 41,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,952 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,380 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 VVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

DE53 VVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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