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RF03 DWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,549 mi
Last recorded104,549 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 DWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 104,549 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses heavily perished

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full assessment of corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,697 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,176 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,803 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,601 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,061 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2012 59,255 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,152 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 39,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 33,602 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,855 miles

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

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2006 23,768 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)

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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RF03 DWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF03 DWK, 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 RF03 DWK registered?

RF03 DWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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