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DG03 FOF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 106,521 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,491 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)

both front brake flexis cracked

large deep cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2016 103,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

both front brake flexis cracked

large deep cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre worn low and cracking

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,458 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has damage to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,092 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,019 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,868 miles

advise nsf wiper blade has started to split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,154 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,539 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,096 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 38,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 32,134 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 25,911 miles

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

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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DG03 FOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG03 FOF, 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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DG03 FOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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