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DE03 EXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,908 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,253 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,253 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,355 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,011 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,832 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 40,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 28,860 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 EXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

DE03 EXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is DE03 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 EXL shows 12 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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