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ML03 DNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,354 mi
Last recorded91,354 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 DNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Fail 30 Sep 2021

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

surface corrosion to front subframe

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

exhaust outer skin corroded

surface corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 10 Oct 2019 90,958 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,760 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been coated (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer corroding

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,475 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded also fractured at tip end (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,879 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

center exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has minor corrosion too centre silencer

minor play in steering uj detected on rocking of the steering

rear tyres have slightly distorted tread

Pass 23 Apr 2013

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel rim slightly misshaped.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly misshaped.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 61,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel rim slightly misshaped.

o/s/f wheel rim slightly misshaped.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,162 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2008 32,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 16 Apr 2007 22,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic underbody guards on underside of vehicle over floors and chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,774 miles

plastic underbody guards on underside of vehicle over floors and chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,797 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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ML03 DNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML03 DNE, 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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ML03 DNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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