MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,898 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
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
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
Front brake pads and discs wearing thin.
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.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RA53 DKE registered?
RA53 DKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is RA53 DKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RA53 DKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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