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DU53 KWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,887 mi
Last recorded70,887 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 KWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,887 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jan 2014 64,034 miles

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)

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2012 61,230 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Stains on fuel tank indicate possible previous leak/weap, but not at time of test

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front alluminum spring locator/seat cracked, but deamed ok for test, however would advise early replacement

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,507 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Stains on fuel tank indicate possible previous leak/weap, but not at time of test

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

offside front alluminum spring locator/seat cracked, but deamed ok for test, however would advise early replacement

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,809 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2008 27,359 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 38,905 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,905 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,500 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 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

DU53 KWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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