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DS03 ENW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,901 mi
Last recorded106,901 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 ENW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 106,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 99,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,710 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,896 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,206 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,654 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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DS03 ENW 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 87.5%.

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 DS03 ENW, 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 DS03 ENW registered?

DS03 ENW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is DS03 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 ENW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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