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DU03 WHB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,808 mi
Last recorded138,808 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 138,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 10,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 129,456 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 129,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,483 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 120,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,850 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 90,842 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,561 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,007 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,675 miles

headlamp aim near limit

Pass 30 Dec 2005 30,132 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 WHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

DU03 WHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DU03 WHB safe to buy?

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