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DRS 212D

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationDRS 212D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2023

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 60,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,754 miles

Slight play in rack ends

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 46,536 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 46,536 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 45,263 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 45,211 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,190 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 41,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 39,227 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,706 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 36,146 miles

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

slight cracking both front flexible brake hoses

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,161 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking no cords yet exposed

slight corrosion underbody components

slight cracking both front flexible brake hoses no cords yet exposed

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,049 miles

slight corrosion underbody components

slight cracking both front flexible brake hoses

slight cracking both rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2009 29,967 miles

slight cracking both front flexible brake hoses no cords yet exposed

slight cracking on tyre tread/sidewalls no cords yet exposed

Pass 2 May 2008 27,390 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 23,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 23,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,175 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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DRS 212D is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DRS 212D, 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 DRS 212D registered?

DRS 212D is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DRS 212D shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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