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DG53 RKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,570 mi
Last recorded59,570 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 59,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,386 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,813 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,472 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,634 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 29,781 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 26,705 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

e m l and s r s lights on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 26,705 miles

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

e m l and s r s lights on

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,026 miles

Brake pad warning lamp intermittent

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,122 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 16,122 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,521 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,390 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 RKJ 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 83.3%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

DG53 RKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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