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DY03 XGT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,778 mi
Last recorded93,778 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 XGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024
Fail 16 Dec 2024

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 91,260 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,910 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,909 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 88,135 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,216 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,216 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 83,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017

Advise both sides front tires splitting on side walls. no cords visible.

Advise both sides rear brake pipes corroded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017

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

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

Advise both sides front tires splitting on side walls. no cords visible.

Advise both sides rear brake pipes corroded.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,231 miles

Centre exhaust strap snapped / Missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 73,231 miles

Centre exhaust strap snapped / Missing

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,650 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,826 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges worn.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,198 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,948 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 24,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,673 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 22,770 miles

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

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

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 XGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XGT, 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 XGT registered?

DY03 XGT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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