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DU03 WHL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 WHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf, osf. (4.4.3 (a))

Full undertrays fitted.

Rear Rear silencer split / corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2020

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf, osf. (4.4.3 (a))

Full undertrays fitted.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear silencer split / corroded.

Registration plate incorrect Front rear/ number plates. (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,828 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,828 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner/outer (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s rear outer wheel arches (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s+o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,017 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 104,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,871 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,912 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,039 miles

O/S Rear tyre wearing on edge & showing signs of perishing

Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,375 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,375 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 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHL, 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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DU03 WHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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