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DK53 FXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,135 mi
Last recorded78,135 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 66,427 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 66,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 63,182 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,156 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 60,156 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,778 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 15,212 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 13,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DK53 FXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DK53 FXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK53 FXC registered?

DK53 FXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DK53 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 FXC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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