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DF53 EGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 112,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,257 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,896 miles

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

Front Subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread and worn/wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracking. Also getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 4 Nov 2019 104,550 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,204 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on both sides coated in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes on both sides coated in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,064 miles

Rear brake pipes coated with grease

Undertray fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 Nov 2016 96,777 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 96,777 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 3,766 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 93,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,470 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,939 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 18 Nov 2013 85,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 67,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,535 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 31,421 miles

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

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

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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DF53 EGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF53 EGV, 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 DF53 EGV registered?

DF53 EGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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