MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre exhaust strap broken
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
deterioration to front nearside tyre/inner side wall starting to split
deterioration to front offside tyre/worn on the inner edge
deterioration to rear nearside tyre/cut in side wall
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
centre exhaust strap broken
deterioration to front nearside tyre/inner side wall starting to split
deterioration to front offside tyre/worn on the inner edge
deterioration to rear nearside tyre/cut in side wall
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
advise spare steel road wheel fitted to n/s/r when presented fro test
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 VHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 VHC, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DF53 VHC?
You can check the full history of DF53 VHC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DF53 VHC registered?
DF53 VHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 December 2003.
Is DF53 VHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF53 VHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DF53 VHC have outstanding finance?
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