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DU53 KWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,011 mi
Last recorded116,011 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,011 miles

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

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 115,897 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,710 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,730 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 92,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,159 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 84,936 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 77,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,569 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,319 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,650 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking but no cords showing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 56,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 49,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,949 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Oct 2007

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007
Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,576 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 KWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

DU53 KWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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