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DV03 FHT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 FHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 112,474 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 112,474 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,280 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wall is perished

rear silencer skin is deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2013 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall is perished

rear silencer skin is deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,682 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2010 105,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,643 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 102,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 96,950 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 96,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,610 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 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

DV03 FHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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