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DU53 KPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 131,001 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2017 131,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2016 118,439 miles

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

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

wear and play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wear and play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,550 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,604 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seatbelt

exhaust centre box corroded and hanger bracket adrift

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult seatbelt

exhaust centre box corroded and hanger bracket adrift

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,594 miles

nearside child seat fitted belt not tested

Fail 22 Jan 2013 89,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen is cracked

Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,233 miles

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

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

slight crack in windscreen n/s/f lower corner.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 71,233 miles

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

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

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

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

slight crack in windscreen n/s/f lower corner.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,629 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,112 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 41,497 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 41,497 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,993 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 KPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KPV, 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 DU53 KPV registered?

DU53 KPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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