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DY03 OXS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,070 mi
Last recorded117,070 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,070 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2021 115,368 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 113,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 108,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 94,170 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,180 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nsr jacking block missing

Fail 21 Sep 2013 81,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

nsr jacking block missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,141 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,122 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,710 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 58,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s rear jacking block missing

o/s rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s rear jacking block missing

o/s rear tyre excessivly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,746 miles

near side rear tyre slighty perished on outer wall

off side rear tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2007 44,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 44,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,492 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,326 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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DY03 OXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DY03 OXS, 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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DY03 OXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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