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MB03 DAR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,934 mi
Last recorded126,934 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB03 DAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 126,934 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 116,662 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,737 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 95,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,918 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,960 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,308 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,395 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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MB03 DAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MB03 DAR, 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 MB03 DAR registered?

MB03 DAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is MB03 DAR safe to buy?

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