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DV53 NHD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,971 mi
Last recorded67,971 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,971 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,979 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 65,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,490 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,274 miles

internal knock from steering column

Fail 13 Jan 2011 54,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front hub caps missing

offside front tyre outer wall in poor condition

offside front wing and door damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

underside covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,889 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front hub caps missing

offside front tyre outer wall in poor condition

offside front wing and door damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

stone chips in swept area of windscreen

underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,065 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

spare tyre required[cut exposing reinforcement]

Fail 15 Dec 2009 51,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in steering

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,285 miles

2 childs seats fitted in rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

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

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

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,254 miles

advise child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

advise knocking felt in steering

Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

advise child seat fitted offside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

advise knocking felt in steering

Pass 26 Oct 2006 34,028 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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DV53 NHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DV53 NHD, 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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DV53 NHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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