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DU03 CXB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 CXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,761 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,761 miles

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

Exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 88,237 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2016 88,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front steering rack end slight play

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

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,908 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 86,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 81,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 81,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,703 miles

Manufactors undertrays fitted rear brake hoses can only be seen not all off nsr brake hose can be seen other components that are testable cannot be seen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,703 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Manufactors undertrays fitted rear brake hoses can only be seen not all off nsr brake hose can be seen other components that are testable cannot be seen

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2011

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,491 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 64,476 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,470 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,435 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)

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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DU03 CXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU03 CXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU03 CXB registered?

DU03 CXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DU03 CXB safe to buy?

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