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DC03 GXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,899 mi
Last recorded148,899 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,899 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 143,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 140,292 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear passenger seats missing at time of test

covers fitted over both sills

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 9 Jul 2014 140,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all rear passenger seats missing at time of test

covers fitted over both sills

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2013 128,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 104,367 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 87,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 87,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 75,765 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

2x child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,616 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 57,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,422 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC03 GXU, 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 DC03 GXU registered?

DC03 GXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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