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VU53 DYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,516 mi
Last recorded75,516 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,516 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,017 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 171,134 miles

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 62,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,915 miles

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

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

nearside side skirt damaged

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,915 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

nearside side skirt damaged

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,343 miles

Eng man light on

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,343 miles

Eng man light on

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 45,426 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 32,397 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,397 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,314 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to undreside of vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,416 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Dec 2007 16,167 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE & FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,810 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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VU53 DYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU53 DYN, 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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VU53 DYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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