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DK53 HKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,445 mi
Last recorded64,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,445 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 60,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 52,401 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 52,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,391 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,754 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 16,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,527 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,131 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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DK53 HKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKY, 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 DK53 HKY registered?

DK53 HKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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