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DA03 FKH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018
Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 79,463 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 75,783 miles

coolant light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Jan 2015 75,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

coolant light on

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside mirror cracked

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,856 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,967 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 62,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 62,967 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,256 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,294 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 35,579 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 35,579 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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DA03 FKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA03 FKH, 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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DA03 FKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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