MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,950 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
Rear brake pipes coated with grease
Undertray fitted obscuring view
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres starting to perish
both rear brake pipes are corroded
both rear tyres are perished
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DF53 EGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 EGV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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