MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front offside arch (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front offside arch (3.6.B.2c)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust has a blow on exhaust silencer
nearside rear tyre is going out of shape
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust has a blow on exhaust silencer
nearside rear tyre is going out of shape
nearside front wheel trim missing
plastic sill covers fitted
free play at steering wheel approaching legal maximum of 13mm
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the under body trays fitted
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
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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DG53 RHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?
DG53 RHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is DG53 RHZ safe to buy?
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