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DN03 DLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,818 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 102,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 97,018 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel fouls caliper (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,937 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,908 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 67,636 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,843 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen scratched

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,494 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,992 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,098 miles

child seats o/s/r and n/s/r, unable to fully test seat belts

floor pan fitted, unable to check brake pipes, fuel lines or corrosion

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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DN03 DLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DN03 DLZ, 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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DN03 DLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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