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DV03 FHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,566 mi
Last recorded38,566 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 38,566 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 38,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 37,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 37,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 36,056 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 34,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 32,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 32,517 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 30,607 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 30,006 miles

n/s/rear tyre has minor wall damage

Pass 29 May 2019 29,391 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 29,391 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 28,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 27,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 26,566 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 25,858 miles

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damage

offside rear tyre wall cracking up

Pass 23 May 2014 25,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre wall has minor damage

o/s/rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 24 May 2013 24,575 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight wall damage

offside rear tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 28 May 2012 23,949 miles

both rear tyre walls have minor damage

Pass 24 May 2011 23,402 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 23,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,743 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 22,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2009 22,102 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 21,328 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 21,328 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 20,664 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack

Pass 30 May 2006 19,022 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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DV03 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DV03 FHE, 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 DV03 FHE registered?

DV03 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is DV03 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 FHE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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