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DV03 FHK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,129 mi
Last recorded156,129 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 156,129 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 156,129 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,649 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,446 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating.

undertrays fitted, obscuring testable items.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 128,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer deteriorating.

undertrays fitted, obscuring testable items.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 85,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full under tray fitted to car unable to see floor

slight stifness in n/s front top shocker mount bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,389 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

full under tray fitted to car unable to see floor

slight stifness in n/s front top shocker mount bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,606 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,811 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 65,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 65,930 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,101 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 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

DV03 FHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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