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DU53 GUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,010 mi
Last recorded152,010 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,010 miles

Corrosion to sub frame and both side rear suspension prescribed area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all under the body cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 147,120 miles

All under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Both rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Corrosion to front sub frame and both side rear axle prescribed area

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly leaking (2.7.3)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear both side of the car corroded and most of the area cover fitted (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 135,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly leaking (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion rear both side of the car corroded and most of the area cover fitted (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 122,119 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

all coil spring corroded

cover fitted under body corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 112,165 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 105,134 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front suspension arm bushes perishing

o/s door mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,134 miles

exhaust rusty

front suspension arm bushes perishing

o/s door mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2012 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Nov 2012 95,615 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,550 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,748 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

engine hunting

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,100 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 988,804 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 988,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,002 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,582 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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DU53 GUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUK, 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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DU53 GUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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