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DV53 VZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,057 mi
Last recorded92,057 miles
Recorded on7 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2018 92,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met may need repair

Fail 7 May 2018 92,057 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear hand brake only just met may need repair

Pass 9 May 2017 89,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside parking brake recorded 102 kgf,it requires adjustment

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,408 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 76,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 73,522 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,479 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 69,050 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 69,042 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,267 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT DISCS WORN (SOLID)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 27 Oct 2007 44,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 44,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 29,987 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 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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