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DE03 XWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,190 mi
Last recorded116,190 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,618 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 97,354 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,589 miles

o/side rear spring

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,983 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,134 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 51,247 miles

Advise rear number plate.

Advise tread wear on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,707 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 XWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

DE03 XWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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