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DC03 GZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

genral corrosion to running gear inc front discs due to vehicle being stood

slight deteriation to rear exhaust box

underbody covers /plastic sill covers

Fail 5 Nov 2019 60,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

genral corrosion to running gear inc front discs due to vehicle being stood

slight deteriation to rear exhaust box

underbody covers /plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,560 miles

Central Front Upper slight play in sliding column to rack in engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes tested as testing advice info sheet with engine off and servo charged

under body covers fitted also plastic sill covers

Fail 21 Mar 2018 60,560 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe burst on roller brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body covers fitted also plastic sill covers

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 42,877 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 42,833 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 39,423 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 39,423 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,020 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 32,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,381 miles

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

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 GZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

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

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