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DE03 EWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 72,695 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,928 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 72,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,172 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,133 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and wearing close to limit

play in steering rack inner joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Apr 2016 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge heavily feathered (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and wearing close to limit

play in steering rack inner joints

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015
Fail 20 Apr 2015

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r wheel rim buckled

Fail 26 Apr 2013 40,092 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim buckled

Pass 22 May 2012 35,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers are deteriorated

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

Fail 22 May 2012 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers are deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 29,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 29,427 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,629 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 21,586 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,821 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 17,821 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 14,596 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 10,360 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 EWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EWY, 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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DE03 EWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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