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DC03 GYT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,914 mi
Last recorded93,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bracket broken on rear section of exhaust.(tail pipe)

engine noisy.(oil level o.k)

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bracket insecure offside of engine

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear seatbelt buckle casing missing

slight wearing on front tyre innner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,361 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine noisy

Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,326 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp has no pattern

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine management light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp has no pattern

Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

washer jets partially blocked

Fail 17 Mar 2010 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

washer jets partially blocked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,199 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2006 21,821 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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DC03 GYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

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

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