MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
offside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front wing mirror repeater slightly damaged
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
center stop lamp has 1 bulb not working
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished
nearside side repeater lens damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
center stop lamp has 1 bulb not working
nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished
nearside side repeater lens damaged
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front and rear number plate slightly cracked
front and rear number plate slightly cracked
front number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate slightly discoloured
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?
DE53 VVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.
Is DE53 VVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 VVU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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