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DC03 GZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 98,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,324 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 91,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,275 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,695 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition. AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

advise rust treatment brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2013 64,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition. AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

advise front screen washer aim poor

advise n/s wiper blade on wrong way round < spoiler>

advise rust treatment brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,923 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 59,922 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 48,539 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,290 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 22,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 19,839 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 GZY 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 65%.

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

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