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DF03 UVR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,085 mi
Last recorded73,085 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 73,085 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,327 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slight cracking.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,312 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Apr 2012 57,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre is slightly perished.

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,111 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 34,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,927 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,092 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,428 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,441 miles

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

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 UVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

DF03 UVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is DF03 UVR safe to buy?

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