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DA03 FLR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,472 mi
Last recorded122,472 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 122,472 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic under tray fitted obstructing testable items

Pass 31 May 2018 117,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment exsesive travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 110,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside door mirror glass missising

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/ headlamp top fixing broken.

Pass 20 May 2016 103,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to hose (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2016 103,202 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to hose (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2015 94,677 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2015 94,677 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 85,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 May 2014 85,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 73,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,638 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,618 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011
Fail 15 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,723 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,435 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW VEHICLE FITTED WITH LARGE UNDER TRAY

Fail 10 Nov 2008 41,427 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW VEHICLE FITTED WITH LARGE UNDER TRAY

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,168 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 331,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,413 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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DA03 FLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA03 FLR, 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 FLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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