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DV52 ZNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 84,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,771 miles

Both Rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Both Rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,048 miles

advise n/s/f tyre slightly scuffed on sidewall.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,107 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 ZNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV52 ZNC, 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 DV52 ZNC registered?

DV52 ZNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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The MOT history for DV52 ZNC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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