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DC03 GZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear boot full

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 98,058 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Rear boot full

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 92,714 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres unevenly worn

slight corrosion on backbox

slight corrosion on various brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,493 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 72,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear number plate is discoloured slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2010 64,863 miles

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

rear tyres are wearing uneven slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 49,658 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses are cracking slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,658 miles

both front brake hoses are cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2007 42,180 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,326 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 GZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZN, 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 GZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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