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DR03 ABZ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,970 mi
Last recorded120,970 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 120,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 120,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 42,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 119,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 31,697 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 31,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 113,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 24,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 113,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 113,444 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 16,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 110,395 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi snapped on mani cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 101,109 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,595 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,826 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 57,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,225 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 19,650 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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DR03 ABZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 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 DR03 ABZ, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR03 ABZ registered?

DR03 ABZ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2018.

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