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DV03 FHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,498 mi
Last recorded78,498 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,743 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,706 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,736 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 71,674 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,044 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,891 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing STRONG ADVISE

Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing STRONG ADVISE

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,548 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 57,503 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010

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

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

surface cracking on nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,511 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front rim damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 45,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dash board warrnning light on

nearside rear and offside front rim damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,977 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 31,977 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 17,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 16,494 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 FHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV03 FHJ, 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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DV03 FHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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