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DU53 GUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026
Pass 7 Oct 2025

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly on inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear number plate back ground faded to almost white.

Pass 30 Sep 2024
Pass 21 Sep 2023

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022
Fail 16 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished and split in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,888 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 65,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 62,576 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 62,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively vm16 (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 55,916 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 55,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,554 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,544 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 35,836 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,712 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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DU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 GUA, 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 DU53 GUA registered?

DU53 GUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DU53 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 GUA shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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