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DE03 XVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 100,069 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,890 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 93,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 79,722 miles

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

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

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

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

both sides front to rear brake pipes quiet corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box quiet corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,722 miles

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

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

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

both sides front to rear brake pipes quiet corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box quiet corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 77,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,297 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,860 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 66,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 62,513 miles

exhaust emits smoke on idle

Fail 4 Nov 2009 62,513 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust emits smoke on idle

Fail 7 Oct 2008 55,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,083 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,575 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 XVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XVD, 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 XVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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