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DE03 AEG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,918 mi
Last recorded53,918 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 53,918 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,679 miles

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

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

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

centre exhaust poor condition..

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,059 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2011 33,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,746 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,746 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,946 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,581 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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DE03 AEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 DE03 AEG, 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 DE03 AEG registered?

DE03 AEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is DE03 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 AEG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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