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AD53 DVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,787 mi
Last recorded55,787 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 55,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 55,787 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,712 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/F and O/F (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/R and O/R (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/R and O/R (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 55,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,374 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 14 Oct 2021 55,374 miles

Front brake discs lipped/worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 11 Nov 2020 55,329 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 29 May 2019 55,109 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

knock from steering when rocked

Pass 29 May 2018 54,865 miles

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

knock from steering when rocked

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ***** BORDERLINE PASS ***** (3.6.B.2c)

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ***** BORDERLINE PASS ***** (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,119 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,794 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,228 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,228 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 24,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2007 17,714 miles
Fail 27 May 2007 17,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AD53 DVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AD53 DVT, 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 AD53 DVT registered?

AD53 DVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AD53 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 DVT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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