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DE03 AEN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,396 mi
Last recorded53,396 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 AEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,302 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 35,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 35,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,702 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 35,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 35,631 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,890 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 31,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 31,033 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 29,361 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 29,360 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 26,158 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,629 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 23,614 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 May 2008 21,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,105 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 AEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 AEN, 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 AEN registered?

DE03 AEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is DE03 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 AEN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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