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RX53 DYU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,219 mi
Last recorded121,219 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 DYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal brake pipe going from rear hose to o/s rear wheel. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Metal brake pipe going from rear hose to n/s rear wheel.

N/s front wheel rim is buckled & there is some damage to the tyre.

N/s rear wheel rim is buckled

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

Some play in the steering noticed at the steering wheel.

There is no damping affect from any of the shock absorbers.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,853 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe from o/s rear hose to wheel is corroding.

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 112,853 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipe from o/s rear hose to wheel is corroding.

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Receiver jammed under seat. (5.2.5a)

O/s front seat belt webbing is deteriorating.

Slight play in o/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car also sills

Fail 23 Sep 2016 110,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

plastic under guards fitted restricting component checks under car also sills

Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,554 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front headlight image deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014
Fail 6 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,645 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,278 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

sill covers + full undertrays fitted

tyres look under inflated

Fail 13 Dec 2006 40,032 miles

Full under tray fitted

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 40,032 miles

Full under tray fitted

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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RX53 DYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RX53 DYU, 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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RX53 DYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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