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DC03 GYE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,931 mi
Last recorded196,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 196,931 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 188,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 188,432 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 172,582 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 172,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 161,363 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 147,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 147,508 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016

child seat overide selected near side front air bag

Fail 4 Jan 2016

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

child seat overide selected near side front air bag

Pass 17 Feb 2015

s,r,s light on indicates child seat protocol selected

Fail 17 Feb 2015

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 104,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 104,505 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 93,701 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 63,954 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 63,279 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2009 49,668 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,481 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

n/s/f tyres sidewall starting to perish

Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 23,086 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,582 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 12,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 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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What year was DC03 GYE registered?

DC03 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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