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DC03 GYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,459 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

emissions limits just met

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

nearside front tyre- outer wall slightly damaged

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,691 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are cracked/perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven on the inner edge (tread stepping)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,934 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,539 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering column knocking slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2012

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

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

nearside front washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres mishaped

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,459 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,675 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 GYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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