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MC53 DBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 39,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,048 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

eml illuminated on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong nearside front plastic inner wing fouling coil spring

advise strong steering column uj worn and noisy requires attention

airbox insicure and inlet pipes split

nearside front brake flexi hose perrished and splitting

Fail 16 Dec 2013 35,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong nearside front plastic inner wing fouling coil spring

advise strong steering column uj worn and noisy requires attention

airbox insicure and inlet pipes split

eml illuminated on dash

front brake discs worn and pitted

nearside front brake flexi hose perrished and splitting

Fail 18 Oct 2012 30,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,572 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 16,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,425 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,037 miles

all 4 tyres are slighty deterioating in treads and outer wall.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 10,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 8,300 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 6,104 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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MC53 DBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC53 DBZ, 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 MC53 DBZ registered?

MC53 DBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is MC53 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 DBZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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