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RE53 DBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 73,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 69,501 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 65,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2023 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2023 61,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,356 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear arm rear bushes perrished

knock from steering colunm

Fail 1 Sep 2020 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear arm rear bushes perrished

knock from steering colunm

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,723 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

slight knock in steering

Fail 23 Aug 2019 50,716 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

slight knock in steering

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,778 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 45,918 miles

195/50/15/82t continental

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,951 miles

near side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,987 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2015 40,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 35,196 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,729 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,990 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 25,599 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,379 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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RE53 DBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RE53 DBX, 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 RE53 DBX registered?

RE53 DBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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