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DC03 GYF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,872 mi
Last recorded58,872 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,872 miles

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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)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a crack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 42,816 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 42,816 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2015 35,057 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s beam image poor

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 31,154 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 31,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,547 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,022 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,158 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 18,461 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 18,461 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,355 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 GYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

DC03 GYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is DC03 GYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 GYF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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