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DG53 PYT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,283 mi
Last recorded78,283 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 PYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays impede parts of the inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

both sides rear metal brake pipes are corroded - not considered to be excessive but close to fail criteria

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

undertrays impede parts of the inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,380 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

undertrays impede parts of the inspection

Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,491 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,452 miles

n/s/rear tyre parashing on sidewall edges

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre parashing on sidewall edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 47,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 47,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,567 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 40,400 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 36,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,343 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,684 miles

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

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

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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DG53 PYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DG53 PYT, 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 DG53 PYT registered?

DG53 PYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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