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DK03 VWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,910 mi
Last recorded64,910 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 VWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 64,910 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 52% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 57,468 miles

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

Offside Front Accordance to tyre sidewall instructions age of tyre over 10 years old, recommend to replace

Offside Rear Lens slight cracked but no Sharpe edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom slight (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 57,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn+sidewall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Accordance to tyre sidewall instructions age of tyre over 10 years old, recommend to replace

Offside Rear Lens slight cracked but no Sharpe edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded bottom slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,702 miles

Cannot check all brake pipes due to being covered

Offside rear lens has a small hole in

Slight play in steering UJ

Fail 24 Mar 2017 50,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Cannot check all brake pipes due to being covered

Offside rear lens has a small hole in

Slight play in steering UJ

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,735 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

screen scratched

wear in rear subframe mounting bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2016 48,735 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake pipes rusty

screen scratched

wear in rear subframe mounting bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,713 miles

rear exhaust section damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2012 36,686 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 36,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 31,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,318 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 30,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 15,674 miles

wiper blade has scratched the screen but not obstructing drivers view

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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DK03 VWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK03 VWU, 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 DK03 VWU registered?

DK03 VWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is DK03 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 VWU shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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