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RA53 DKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,898 mi
Last recorded75,898 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tailgate struts weak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 58,314 miles

Both front wiper blades wearing.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seat belt not checked, due to kiddie seat fitted.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate partially adrift

Slight water ingress to rear number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly discoloured

o/s/r tyre perishing, low on tread + has a nail in tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,879 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing thin.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 40,878 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs wearing thin.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,841 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,438 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,852 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,092 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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RA53 DKE 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 92.3%.

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 RA53 DKE, 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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RA53 DKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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