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MA53 DXP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,344 mi
Last recorded79,344 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,344 miles

Front brake are out of balance

Front brake discs corroded

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Play in steering rack joints

Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 76,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,007 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,838 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,768 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 69,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,804 miles

center exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 64,971 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Feb 2010 58,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,688 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 34,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,711 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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MA53 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA53 DXP, 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 MA53 DXP registered?

MA53 DXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is MA53 DXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 DXP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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