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DU03 MVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 87,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

tyres under inflated

Fail 10 May 2017 87,383 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking front to back pipe under floor pan covers leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

tyres under inflated

Pass 10 May 2016 81,421 miles

Centre exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 75,692 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 75,692 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,067 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 58,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 48,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,408 miles

rear tyre low on tread on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,162 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 MVN 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 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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

DU03 MVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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