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DU03 MOF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,015 mi
Last recorded82,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 MOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,015 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall slightly cracked

Fail 18 Jun 2012 81,609 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre side wall slightly cracked

rear boot lock fault

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,211 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,286 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,286 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,968 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 89,186 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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DU03 MOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU03 MOF, 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 DU03 MOF registered?

DU03 MOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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