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DL03 CEX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box is corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 86,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 84,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 82,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel by arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel by arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

centre exhaust box outer skin rusting

Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel by inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion feed pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 71,966 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 68,657 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 62,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 54,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 52,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 50,139 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,491 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre slightly perished.

Near side rear tyre slightly perished.

Off side rear tyre slightly perished.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,007 miles

O/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing.

Fail 28 Oct 2009 32,007 miles

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

O/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,877 miles

Child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r at time of test preventing a full inspection of the seat belts.

Front and rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,345 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 CEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DL03 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

DL03 CEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is DL03 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 CEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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