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AO03 DLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 73,121 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Passenger side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Passenger side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 68,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost bushes, both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 60,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,530 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 57,405 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,302 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 56,302 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,639 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel tyre underinflated

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 55,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 fronts st. blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp fixing damaged/cracked

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 (4.4.3 (a))

Spare wheel tyre underinflated

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 53,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,079 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 50,079 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,000 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,506 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,506 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 44,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 44,098 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,282 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,570 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 27,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 21,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 15,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,199 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 13,199 miles

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

chips to screen

manufactures protective covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 29 Dec 2005 12,471 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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AO03 DLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 AO03 DLE, 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 AO03 DLE registered?

AO03 DLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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