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DC03 APO

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 APO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 62,048 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2026 97,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted X 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 97,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted X 2 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,588 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 39,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,167 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 16,670 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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DC03 APO is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 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 DC03 APO, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC03 APO registered?

DC03 APO is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2020.

Is DC03 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 APO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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