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DS03 VUM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,191 mi
Last recorded27,191 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 VUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,191 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 27,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s jet (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 26,862 miles

EML on indicating a fault

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

protective undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,638 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 23,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,290 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 22,281 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,323 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,323 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 20,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,761 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,137 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 14,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,420 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 11,554 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,640 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 VUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 DS03 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

DS03 VUM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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