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DG53 PZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,052 mi
Last recorded99,052 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 PZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 99,052 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 99,045 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 91,061 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 13 May 2016 84,502 miles

Front discs corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 84,502 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,518 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 68,283 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,341 miles

damaged too o/s/f bumper

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 59,261 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 59,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,871 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,608 miles

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

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

Nearside front Brake hose sleeve deteriorated

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

Offside front Brake hose sleeve deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2010 55,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front Brake hose sleeve deteriorated

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

Offside front Brake hose sleeve deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2009 46,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slight dirty

Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slight dirty

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,322 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2007 32,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,386 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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DG53 PZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 DG53 PZP, 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 PZP registered?

DG53 PZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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