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DU53 YLD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 84,280 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,157 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 76,136 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 71,777 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release faulty

Pass 19 Oct 2020 65,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,972 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tailgate component damaged and likely to cause injury struts u/s (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Mudguard insecure rubbing on tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 54,171 miles

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

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

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

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

mid and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,432 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished & cracked (old)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 50,706 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 50,706 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,272 miles

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

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

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,045 miles

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

front brakes are slightly sticking

Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 29,447 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,447 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 21,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 16,991 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 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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