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DU53 KWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,028 mi
Last recorded91,028 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 91,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is heavily cracked in treads

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

play evident in steering rack assembly

Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 87,695 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes in various places. (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone inner mounts (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,049 miles

front pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,403 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,957 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2013 64,268 miles

Cuts in NSf & R tyre inner sude walls, not through to cords

Inner edge of nsf tyre worn

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner edge of NSR tyre worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 51,058 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,443 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING THIN.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,559 miles

both front brake hose protective sleeves split

evidence that o/s/r tyre has been fouling o/s/r wing undershield

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,980 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 25,884 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 KWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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