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DV03 JJF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,865 mi
Last recorded142,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 JJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 142,865 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 142,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 142,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside wiper blade slightly loose

rear exhaust box corroded

both front brake hoses perishing

corrosion to all brake pipes ( front to rear)

corrosion to rear upper body on the inside

covers fitted to sills and floor pan

front brake discs look worn

offside rear shock absorber corroded

various corrosion to under body and suspension components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 132,941 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 128,821 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2011 120,099 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 115,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake hoses cracking

front brake pads outer on 3mm

n/s/f wheel rim dented inside

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 16 Dec 2010 115,852 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake hoses cracking

front brake pads outer on 3mm

n/s/f wheel rim dented inside

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,551 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2008 103,358 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 103,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 96,449 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 96,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 89,871 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 79,240 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 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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