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DV53 NHG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,067 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 122,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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)

both front tyres appear low on pressure

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,632 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 Jan 2015 115,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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 7 Nov 2013 101,985 miles

brake efforts low

brake hose deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2013 101,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering possible at rack end requires investigating !!

Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering possible at rack end requires investigating !!

Pass 15 Oct 2011 64,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 64,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,077 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,779 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,507 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,124 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,952 miles

lower radiator hose fouling lower steering colum shaft.

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 NHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NHG, 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 DV53 NHG registered?

DV53 NHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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