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DY03 MOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 160,401 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 154,406 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2024

some corrosion on n/s jacking points

Pass 29 Mar 2023
Pass 29 Mar 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 36,284 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020
Fail 24 Mar 2020

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear two pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket corroded off center box corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and underbody covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018
Fail 19 Mar 2018

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,611 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill forward of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017

Offside Front Macpherson strut cracked spring seat (2.4.G.1)

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

Central Front Fuel pipe leaking To rear of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill forward of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Mar 2016 41,434 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2015

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Fail 14 Mar 2014 24,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills obscured by plastic covers

Pass 21 Mar 2013
Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not visible

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,609 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,427 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 15,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,069 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 5,241 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 5,241 miles

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

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

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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DY03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 DY03 MOU, 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 DY03 MOU registered?

DY03 MOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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