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DL03 CEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,576 mi
Last recorded94,576 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber weeping slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2017

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,745 miles

back box mount deteriorating

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

slight damage to n/s road wheels

under covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,924 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sil panels

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,916 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sil panels

Fail 20 Aug 2013 69,521 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 67,208 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F wiper blade smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel hub cap missing on O/S/R

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,191 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F wiper blade smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel hub cap missing on O/S/R

Pass 26 Aug 2011 64,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,770 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,842 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,842 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,922 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,653 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,297 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 46,566 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,460 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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DL03 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DL03 CEV, 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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What year was DL03 CEV registered?

DL03 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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