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DF03 UUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,774 mi
Last recorded127,774 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 111,804 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,802 miles

Crack at bottom edge of windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 99,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Crack at bottom edge of windscreen

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 85,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,719 miles

Airbag Light On

Cut In N/S/R Outer Tyre Wall

Unable to Visually Check Brakes Due to Wheel Trims Being Fitted

Undertray Fitted to Vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Airbag Light On

Cut In N/S/R Outer Tyre Wall

Unable to Visually Check Brakes Due to Wheel Trims Being Fitted

Undertray Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 8 May 2010 51,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 51,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,171 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 UUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UUH, 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 DF03 UUH registered?

DF03 UUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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