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EX03 DDA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,667 mi
Last recorded80,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 80,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 80,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 74,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 74,413 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,174 miles

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

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts noisy. needs investigating.

Fail 12 May 2018 71,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

both front strut top mounts noisy. needs investigating.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,345 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking.

both front top shock bearings creaking .

exhaust rear mount broken.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering coupling (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 62,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 59,248 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,154 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,992 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 41,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,018 miles

195/50/15 steel wheels fitted

minor signs of damp to the power steering system

this vehicle has been tested as presented some testable items are consealed behind manufactures protective covers to the underside of this type of vehicle

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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EX03 DDA 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 71.4%.

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 EX03 DDA, 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 EX03 DDA registered?

EX03 DDA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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