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DY03 XGH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,102 mi
Last recorded90,102 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 90,102 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,630 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,724 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 67,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 56,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,397 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,099 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,609 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 37,565 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,502 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 XGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DY03 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

DY03 XGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 XGH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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