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DV53 NHN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 NHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 101,744 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2019 101,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 98,676 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 95,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,878 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 82,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 82,904 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,042 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 60,118 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f tyre has split and perished on outer wall but no signs of any cords exposed

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 34,136 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,136 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,081 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,804 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 20,804 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,030 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 NHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV53 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

DV53 NHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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