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DF03 UVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 103,763 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 103,763 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 75,481 miles

o/s/ mirror damaged & secured with tape

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Fail 23 Aug 2012 75,481 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s/ mirror damaged & secured with tape

o/s/ reverse light in.op

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 8 Aug 2011 66,228 miles

o/s/f seatbelt fluffed

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,454 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread

odometer display not illuminating

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,873 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 46,873 miles

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

OSF undertray broke

OSR wheel damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,523 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,361 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 UVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

DF03 UVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is DF03 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 UVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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