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DC03 GZA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,464 mi
Last recorded128,464 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 128,464 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,464 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 127,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,340 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 118,458 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 111,657 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 104,242 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 97,830 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,998 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Jun 2008 66,739 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,281 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 GZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

DC03 GZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

Is DC03 GZA safe to buy?

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