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DJ02 DGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,163 mi
Last recorded68,163 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ02 DGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,163 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 63,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 58,528 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre underinflated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,518 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,831 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 49,582 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,913 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,832 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,642 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 36,642 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 33,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,347 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 28,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 20,835 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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DJ02 DGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DJ02 DGJ, 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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DJ02 DGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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