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DU53 YKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,253 mi
Last recorded68,253 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 68,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,688 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

cover sills shields

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cover sills shields

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Fail 21 Nov 2014 53,007 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,403 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,867 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,881 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,518 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 24,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 21,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 YKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU53 YKG registered?

DU53 YKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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