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DG53 RKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,278 mi
Last recorded137,278 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017
Fail 22 Nov 2016 130,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,948 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 125,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014
Pass 14 Nov 2013
Pass 7 Nov 2012 93,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,159 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,603 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LOOK BADLY WORN AND PADS GETTING LOW

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE STARTED TO PERISH AND CRACK.

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK NSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,853 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,191 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 RKN 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 80%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

DG53 RKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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