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DG53 RKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,057 mi
Last recorded47,057 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 47,057 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracked/perished

Pass 11 May 2017 45,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,485 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 33,879 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 31,481 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,481 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,680 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,006 miles

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

n/s front tyre edge wear

Pass 16 Mar 2009 12,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 2,249 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 2,114 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 RKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RKK, 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 RKK registered?

DG53 RKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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