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DF03 UTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,495 mi
Last recorded52,495 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,495 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,354 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 50,354 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,874 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,874 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,215 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,973 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,364 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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DF03 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DF03 UTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 UTY registered?

DF03 UTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DF03 UTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 UTY shows 15 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.

Does DF03 UTY have outstanding finance?

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