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DF53 FKD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,243 mi
Last recorded76,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 76,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 76,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering column bearing slight worn

Fail 6 Jun 2024 70,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 63,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,007 miles

Central exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy wear and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also has heavy corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy wear and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy wear and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,751 miles

Central Exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 58,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 bulbs illuminating (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust heavily deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 56,320 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,865 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint NS and OS (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NS and OS to the rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing NS and OS (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,479 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,479 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust bracket broken - exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,699 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 42,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS sill cover damaged.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,971 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 25,735 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 25,735 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,423 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,629 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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DF53 FKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FKD, 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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DF53 FKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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