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MA53 DXO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,773 mi
Last recorded101,773 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 DXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,773 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,773 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,215 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 98,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 75,716 miles

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

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,650 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,142 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,654 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres had low presure in them

both edges worn on both front tyres

front tyre sidewalls very badly deteriorated

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,819 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,873 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,570 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 15,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MA53 DXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MA53 DXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA53 DXO?

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What year was MA53 DXO registered?

MA53 DXO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MA53 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 DXO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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