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DV52 ZLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,114 mi
Last recorded70,114 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 70,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 70,114 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,385 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r nail in tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,013 miles

Both front tyres slightly tear.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 58,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres slightly tear.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,546 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 53,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,183 miles

rear exhast/bracket corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,173 miles

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 38,678 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,314 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 34,314 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2008 25,121 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,525 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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DV52 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV52 ZLE, 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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DV52 ZLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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