MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
engine very noisy
n/s and o/s front subframs very corroded
o/s rear outer wheel arch corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
under trays fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine very noisy
n/s and o/s front subframs very corroded
engine very noisy
front subframe very corroded but not yet holed
n/s and o/s rear subframe front bushes weak
under trays fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine very noisy
front subframe very corroded but not yet holed
n/s and o/s rear subframe front bushes weak
under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear subframe nearside forward bush failed, but subframe remains in place.
all brake pipes rusty
both rack ends slight play.
slight weep on o/S rack gater.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
MIL illuminated.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear subframe nearside forward bush failed, but subframe remains in place.
all brake pipes rusty
both rack ends slight play.
slight weep on o/S rack gater.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine managment light on
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
exhaust rear mounting broken
rear wiper insecure
washer jets need adjustment
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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DF03 UWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 UWV, 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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DF03 UWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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