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NV03 DHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,887 mi
Last recorded107,887 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 DHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,122 miles

offside front inner arch insercure

Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,056 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 96,056 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,500 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,745 miles

n/s/ front and rear have child seats fittied not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 21 Sep 2009 87,734 miles

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

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

n/s/ front and rear have child seats fittied not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,077 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 76,071 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 57,090 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 52,549 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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NV03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV03 DHY, 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 NV03 DHY registered?

NV03 DHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is NV03 DHY safe to buy?

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