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DG53 RHV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,720 mi
Last recorded38,720 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 RHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 38,720 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn steering wheel has play (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slight corrosion on the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,458 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 33,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 33,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 31,140 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 31,117 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both juddering (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,013 miles

ENGINE MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Jun 2015 26,118 miles

Engine managment light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 25,482 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 25,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine managment light on

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,569 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

signs of perishing and small cuts to the nearside front tyre

slight movement in the steering colume

Fail 25 Jun 2013 24,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre perishing

signs of perishing and small cuts to the nearside front tyre

slight movement in the steering colume

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,784 miles

signs of perishing on both the rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2011 22,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 22,930 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 21,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 21,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 21,073 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,073 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,231 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,170 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 RHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV registered?

DG53 RHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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