MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY SECTION DETERIORATED;
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
O/S/R TYRE VALVE DETERIORATED
REAR FLEXY BRAKE HOSES PERISHING SLIGHTLY
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING INNER TIE RODS
VARIOUS AREAS CORROSION EVIDENT
VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES & GAITERS PERISHING
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rust evident under body, brake & steering suspension parts noted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rust evident under body, brake & steering suspension parts noted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts
Slight oil leak
Tyre wall periahed
exhaust corroded
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts
Slight oil leak
Tyre wall periahed
exhaust corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
child seat overide selected near side front air bag
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
child seat overide selected near side front air bag
s,r,s light on indicates child seat protocol selected
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre is cracking up.
under tray cover fitted to vehicle
both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack
both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish
n/s/f tyres sidewall starting to perish
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack
both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish
n/s/f tyres sidewall starting to perish
windscreen dirty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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DC03 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 GYE, 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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DC03 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 2003.
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