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DY53 OFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationDY53 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer starting to corrode

under trays sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Fail 27 Jan 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer starting to corrode

under trays sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer damaged ()

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,616 miles

Air filter housing insecure.

Both mirror backs and side repeaters loose.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel has been weld repaired.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Front Wheel has a sticker stating 'For rear use only'.

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

Oil leak(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 82,611 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Air filter housing insecure.

Both mirror backs and side repeaters loose.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel has been weld repaired.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Front Wheel has a sticker stating 'For rear use only'.

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

Offside Rear Tyre flat.

Oil leak(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2016
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,385 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,680 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,648 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,537 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 42,818 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Service reminder indecates service overdue.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,792 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,270 miles

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

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 OFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OFR, 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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DY53 OFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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