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DL03 CGK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2015 115,199 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front most bush in poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

both front tyres worn low and bald on edges

front brake pads starting to wear low

o/s headlamp slightly loose

rear exhaust box in poor condition slight blow

slight imbalance on front brake application

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 90,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,084 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 68,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,556 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres perishing

full underbody covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2012 46,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres perishing

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 7,819 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 5,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 5,068 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 CGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 DL03 CGK, 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 CGK registered?

DL03 CGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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