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DG03 SZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 SZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,750 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 81,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 78,839 miles

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

front exhaust cracked

Fail 16 Apr 2013 78,839 miles

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

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

front exhaust cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,181 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 72,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,416 miles

E.M.L. on

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,163 miles

o/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner dedge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,616 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,218 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,543 miles

o/s/r lamp lense damaged

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 SZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DG03 SZN, 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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How do I check the history of DG03 SZN?

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What year was DG03 SZN registered?

DG03 SZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DG03 SZN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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