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DY53 FFE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2025

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust back box outer shell corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2024

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,313 miles

Underbody has slight corrosion/subframe

Fail 1 Apr 2023 73,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Underbody has slight corrosion/subframe

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,195 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody has slight corrosion/subframe

Fail 1 Mar 2022 63,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid weak (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top mount damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Underbody has slight corrosion/subframe

Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,193 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2019 59,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion front and rear sub frames

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,634 miles

front flexi brake hoses cracking

rear shock absorbers weeping

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,489 miles

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust mount corroded

rear seats removed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre outter edge worn

Rear seat belt cant be tested at the time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 41,407 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre outter edge worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear seat belt cant be tested at the time of test

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,826 miles

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber weeping

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2014 35,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,364 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,687 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,570 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre unevenly worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 25,232 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,558 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 10,216 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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DY53 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY53 FFE, 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 DY53 FFE registered?

DY53 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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