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DF53 OJA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,489 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

age cracks n/s/f tyre

age cracks rear tyres

slight play both front steering arms

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,489 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

age cracks n/s/f tyre

age cracks n/s/f tyre

age cracks rear tyres

centre exhaust corroded slightly

engine light on

slight play both front steering arms

under vehicle covers

Pass 22 Sep 2016 102,877 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2015 93,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,911 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 84,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 74,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 64,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

two child seats fitted offside rear and nearside rear

Pass 19 Oct 2011 55,487 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,400 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,400 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,939 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 36,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,010 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 19,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 12,799 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 OJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF53 OJA, 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 OJA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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