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DU03 MVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 MVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,226 miles

Air filter housing insecure

Engine management showing on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,226 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Air filter housing insecure

Engine management showing on dash

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,571 miles

Engine management light on

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

Radiator support bracket damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2014 66,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Engine management light on

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

Radiator support bracket damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 64,921 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,715 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,715 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 39,880 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 39,880 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,407 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 27,025 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2006 17,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,833 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,692 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 MVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

DU03 MVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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