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DV03 OSP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 OSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 50,095 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,975 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,936 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,772 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 45,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,150 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 43,871 miles

Dash lights up with brake pedal.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Dash lights up with brake pedal.

Severe oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 37,741 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 22,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 12,128 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,397 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 OSP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

DV03 OSP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is DV03 OSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV03 OSP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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