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DF03 UWW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 UWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 106,573 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,023 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ body has an impact damage

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 88,880 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,174 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,478 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 71,322 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,607 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 43,787 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 43,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 UWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

DF03 UWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DF03 UWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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